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LV08 EWB

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,358 mi
Last recorded109,358 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 EWB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,358 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 109,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,421 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 102,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 INCH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 RF BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,523 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,303 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,039 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,186 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full insepection of adult belt

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,434 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,953 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 31,953 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 23,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,162 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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LV08 EWB is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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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LV08 EWB is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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