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LR58 DKU

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,063 mi
Last recorded174,063 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 DKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 174,063 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 171,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 171,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 159,532 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge 175/654/15 H

Pass 14 May 2021 146,853 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 146,842 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 136,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully releasing

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

Fail 16 May 2020 136,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from down pipe to middle section clamp not on fully (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 111,785 miles

Emissions not tested first rev high smoke and started running on it own oil stopped straight away to avoid any damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from down pipe to middle section clamp not on fully (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,308 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Rear wiper splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,579 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,579 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,347 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small cut in ofside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,539 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 27,432 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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LR58 DKU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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LR58 DKU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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