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LG08 JXJ

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JXJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 94,743 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,087 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 73,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,157 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,986 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,073 miles

exhaust back box corroded

outer sills not tested due to skirts

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,593 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

quite heavy corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,488 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,432 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,371 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,917 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,040 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LG08 JXJ is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 JXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 JXJ registered?

LG08 JXJ is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 March 2008.

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