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LM08 YBF

2008 Mini Cooper

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 112,431 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,403 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 112,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 112,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 175,315 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 99,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,717 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,628 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 69,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,754 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,061 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,061 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,085 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,747 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,747 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LM08 YBF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM08 YBF registered?

LM08 YBF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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