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NC08 LSV

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 LSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 122,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 112,456 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tested in wet condition

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 99,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,921 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,921 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,365 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,238 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,162 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,951 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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NC08 LSV is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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What year was NC08 LSV registered?

NC08 LSV is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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