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LR08 AFO

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,623 mi
Last recorded150,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 AFO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 150,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 123,295 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,022 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 116,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,282 miles

Offside plastic outer cover sill damaged

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,167 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,062 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres wearing low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,792 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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LR08 AFO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue 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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What year was LR08 AFO registered?

LR08 AFO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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