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LV08 VDD

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VDD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,511 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,075 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,870 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 77,870 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,581 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 67,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,816 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,943 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,549 miles

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

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 VDD is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 VDD registered?

LV08 VDD is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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