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PN58 LGW

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,299 mi
Last recorded156,299 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 LGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 156,299 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 149,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,954 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 130,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 130,882 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around top of gearbox/sump area . coolant also on top of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 122,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front pipe flex leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 ZRF 17 84W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 121,850 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and glass going dull (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector loose inside headlamp unit (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyr tread worn down to 1.6mm limit 205/45 ZR 17 84W -RUN FLAT-

Pass 31 Jul 2021 116,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 116,907 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,062 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 111,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 108,101 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 108,059 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.#

various underside corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,047 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2016 103,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,961 miles

front brake discs worn various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,942 miles

offside front brake binding

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,204 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,462 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,458 miles

slight surface rust on front disc

slight surface rust on rear disc

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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PN58 LGW is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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PN58 LGW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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