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LF08 ZVR

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,339 mi
Last recorded24,339 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 24,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 23,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 22,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 21,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 20,401 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,380 miles

oil leak from filter housing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 12,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 9,186 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 7,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 7,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 6,454 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 4,915 miles

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

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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LF08 ZVR is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF08 ZVR, 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 LF08 ZVR registered?

LF08 ZVR is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LF08 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ZVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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