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LS57 XHN

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,649 mi
Last recorded75,649 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XHN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,905 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 46,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,574 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges. 205/45/wr17 dunlop sport 01 runflat. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges and perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 42,574 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges. 205/45/wr17 dunlop sport 01 runflat. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges and perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders devoid of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,229 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 40,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,218 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 37,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 25,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 25,875 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,299 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 12,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 9,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LS57 XHN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS57 XHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS57 XHN registered?

LS57 XHN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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