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NJ08 LWK

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 LWK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,880 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 78,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,689 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,661 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,116 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 71,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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NJ08 LWK is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ08 LWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ08 LWK registered?

NJ08 LWK is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is NJ08 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 LWK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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