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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L8 OAGMOT history

L8 OAG is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

L8 OAG red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
116,794 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OAG was last recorded at 116,794 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,793 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,794 miles
  • 2024 – 111,357 miles
  • 2022 – 108,081 miles
  • 2021 – 104,927 miles
  • 2020 – 100,560 miles
  • 2019 – 95,709 miles
  • 2018 – 91,222 miles
  • 2017 – 86,447 miles
  • 2016 – 82,200 miles
  • 2015 – 73,032 miles
  • 2014 – 66,699 miles
  • 2013 – 59,974 miles
  • 2012 – 53,508 miles
  • 2011 – 43,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,794 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,794 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    575943180059
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,793 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,793 miles
    Test number
    510085471111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail116,788 miles (+5,431)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    721329535911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/4517v (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,357 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    650255266029
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail111,357 miles (+3,276)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    479360085602
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass108,081 miles (+3,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    765274266414
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass104,927 miles (+4,367)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,927 miles
    Test number
    918405072664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,560 miles (+4,851)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    688080792327
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular stepped wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,709 miles (+4,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    680260984951
    • AdvisoryNear side front wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass91,222 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    852272113968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,071 miles (+4,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    106319395786
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass86,447 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,447 miles
    Test number
    654191518420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SHOCKER DAMP

  13. Fail86,362 miles (+4,162)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,362 miles
    Test number
    173177376846
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing STALK (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SHOCKER DAMP

  14. Pass82,200 miles (+9,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,200 miles
    Test number
    491981777571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front visual check carried out only child seat installed

  15. Pass73,032 miles (+6,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    639767705150
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass66,699 miles (+6,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,699 miles
    Test number
    137554414112
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass59,974 miles (+6,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    328666313134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass53,508 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    485971722180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail53,438 miles (+10,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    987418812185
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass43,162 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    449218211109
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOuter sill & rear under floor covers fitted (unable to see certain components)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored & wearing

  21. Fail43,147 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    236168611451
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOuter sill & rear under floor covers fitted (unable to see certain components)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored & wearing

Questions about L8 OAG

Does L8 OAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 OAG expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 OAG?
The MOT on L8 OAG expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 OAG done?
L8 OAG was recorded at 116,794 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has L8 OAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OAG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 OAG 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 L8 OAG find?
L8 OAG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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