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LJ08 HHF

2008 Mini Cooper D Auto

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,530 mi
Last recorded146,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto74,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HHF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 146,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 146,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 14,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 132,278 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 18 May 2020 125,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,447 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 95,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,056 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

slight buckle o/s/r wheel inner rim

slight smear from both front wipers

Pass 21 May 2014 61,838 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 44,821 miles

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

near side rubber jacking point missing

Fail 30 May 2013 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side rubber jacking point missing

Fail 15 May 2012 31,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 31,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 19,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn badly on edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LJ08 HHF is a 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 74,435 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 D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 HHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ08 HHF is a 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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