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RY57 LSL

2008 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LSL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 93,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,019 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,019 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated on the dash

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,722 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake effort close to minimum at 17%(min 16%)

Pass 11 Nov 2017 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 81,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are cracked

coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2016 81,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are cracked

coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,000 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 78,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,299 miles

rear brake discs very poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2013 73,299 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads very low

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs poor condition

oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RY57 LSL is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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RY57 LSL is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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