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LP08 TMZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 TMZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 92,749 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits & co to high. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs pitted & rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,636 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 86,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2024 86,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,764 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,196 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,196 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,024 miles

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,133 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2020 76,133 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,637 miles

engine covers ,under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,207 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

nearside rear wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel arch trim damaged

Rear both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,032 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage bumper trim (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,360 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevely on inner edge: possibly worn shock absorbers ?

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R jacking point missing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 71,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevely on inner edge: possibly worn shock absorbers ?

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R jacking point missing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,034 miles

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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LP08 TMZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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LP08 TMZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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