MOT Status
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116,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front subframe corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front subframe corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe rusty
front subframe rusty
rear axle rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front subframe rusty
rear axle rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower n\s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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LA08 LWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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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What year was LA08 LWJ registered?
LA08 LWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 August 2008.
Is LA08 LWJ safe to buy?
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