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LV08 VDA

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,784 mi
Last recorded123,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VDA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,784 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S warning displayed .......

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 107,584 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust joints corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 86,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,985 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner uneven tyre wear

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,381 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LV08 VDA is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV08 VDA is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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