MOT Status
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148,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
chip in windscreen
nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm
offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
chip in windscreen
nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm
offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres below 1.6mm edges
injector seat leak
nearside front shocker leaking
rear tyres perished and worn edges
rear brakes worn
rear tyres perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brakes worn
rear tyres perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
diesel injector blowing
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
diesel injector blowing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?
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LU53 LEG is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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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What year was LU53 LEG registered?
LU53 LEG is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is LU53 LEG safe to buy?
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