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LD08 DZO

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 DZO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 43,754 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 43,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,089 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 42,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 36,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,593 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,142 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,962 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 25,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,558 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 11,167 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 11,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LD08 DZO is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,382 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 DZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LD08 DZO registered?

LD08 DZO is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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