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LN08 EBJ

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,437 mi
Last recorded62,437 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 EBJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 62,437 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,633 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,925 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,988 miles

Nearside Front inside wall damage

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 12,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2014 9,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 9,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 8,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 5,165 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LN08 EBJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN08 EBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LN08 EBJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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