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LM57 WVA

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,950 mi
Last recorded130,950 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 WVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 130,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger front/passenger rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 124,703 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 120,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,935 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 May 2018 82,888 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking (195/55/16v) run flats

Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,338 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking (195/55/16v) run flats

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,821 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,342 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,488 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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LM57 WVA is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM57 WVA, 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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LM57 WVA is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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