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LO08 YTP

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YTP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 86,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 85,772 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 85,772 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,708 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber seal perished but not ineffective

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 61,708 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber seal perished but not ineffective

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap sealing device, rubber O-ring perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,740 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner rack

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,407 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking along tread pattern

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 14,816 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 11,791 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,791 miles

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

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

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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LO08 YTP is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LO08 YTP is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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