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LC08 OSM

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,027 mi
Last recorded37,027 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 OSM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front damage to tyre need replacing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,916 miles

near side front tyre outer tread wearing smooth

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 15,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,992 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,992 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,153 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LC08 OSM is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 OSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC08 OSM registered?

LC08 OSM is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 OSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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