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LA08 LWJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 116,765 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2025 116,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,770 miles

front subframe rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,035 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,805 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 86,805 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 79,506 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,300 miles

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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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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LA08 LWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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