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LP08 COW

2010 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,864 mi
Last recorded130,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 COW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 130,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,378 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 124,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 118,670 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 118,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,216 miles

Offside 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 20 Jul 2022 110,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 106,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,421 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 103,421 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,805 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 60,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 28,793 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 28,793 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LP08 COW is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 76,628 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP08 COW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LP08 COW is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 December 2010.

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