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N4 LGX

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 LGX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 85,470 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device heavily deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,297 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,260 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,281 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,498 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,808 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,281 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,233 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,337 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 22,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,297 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 22,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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N4 LGX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N4 LGX registered?

N4 LGX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for N4 LGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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