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OU08 LCX

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,708 mi
Last recorded142,708 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 142,708 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 142,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 135,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 130,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 130,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 118,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2022 118,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 109,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,389 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,165 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,267 miles

nsf+osr tyre treads at edges close to legal limits-requires attention

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 22,698 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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OU08 LCX is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was OU08 LCX registered?

OU08 LCX is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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