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RF58 LZO

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 LZO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,311 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both spring rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 55,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 52,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 52,475 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 49,886 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 49,884 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,315 miles

Front underside oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves lines (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge screw in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 43,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 40,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,290 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive dripping onto engine under sheild (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,290 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive dripping onto engine under sheild (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,908 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,884 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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RF58 LZO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF58 LZO registered?

RF58 LZO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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