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Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L80 GMAMOT history

L80 GMA is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L80 GMA green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,811 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 GMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 GMA was last recorded at 62,811 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,806 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,811 miles
  • 2025 – 57,699 miles
  • 2024 – 56,156 miles
  • 2023 – 53,430 miles
  • 2022 – 49,568 miles
  • 2021 – 46,340 miles
  • 2020 – 44,232 miles
  • 2019 – 40,772 miles
  • 2018 – 36,869 miles
  • 2017 – 34,125 miles
  • 2016 – 31,180 miles
  • 2015 – 28,337 miles
  • 2014 – 26,156 miles
  • 2013 – 23,726 miles
  • 2012 – 21,837 miles
  • 2011 – 15,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,811 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,811 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    161471759472
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail62,806 miles (+5,107)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    663491905852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,699 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    720106282714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,156 miles (+2,726)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    985499188766
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass53,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    465270866291
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail53,430 miles (+3,862)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    716341394493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,568 miles (+3,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    171767756175
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass46,340 miles (+2,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    196351841974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass44,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    805669195841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail44,232 miles (+3,460)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    727517216567
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass40,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,772 miles
    Test number
    437683722431
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail40,772 miles (+3,903)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,772 miles
    Test number
    917150962963
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass36,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    912513759336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox not see inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
  14. Fail36,869 miles (+2,744)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    205661943138
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox not see inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
  15. Pass34,125 miles (+2,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    505356927918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit reqs tyre now on 1.6mm and mishaped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on
  16. Pass31,180 miles (+2,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    623676234409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit req tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryMil light on
  17. Pass28,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    809203885081
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on edges
  18. Fail28,333 miles (+2,177)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    957223785035
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on edges
  19. Fail26,156 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,156 miles
    Test number
    109967074410
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in osr tyre
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing un evenly and low
    • NoteSmall chips in screen
  20. Pass26,156 miles (+2,430)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,156 miles
    Test number
    316267974081
    • NoteNail in osr tyre
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing un evenly and low
    • NoteSmall chips in screen
  21. Pass23,726 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,726 miles
    Test number
    756565483032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass21,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,837 miles
    Test number
    248588012404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,837 miles (+6,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,837 miles
    Test number
    526708312165
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  24. Pass15,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,781 miles
    Test number
    198106041451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 GMA

Does L80 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 GMA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 GMA?
The MOT on L80 GMA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 GMA done?
L80 GMA was recorded at 62,811 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,105 miles a year.
Has L80 GMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 GMA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 GMA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L80 GMA find?
L80 GMA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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