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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 CPNMOT history

LB08 CPN is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,102 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CPN was last recorded at 78,102 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 6,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,318 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,784 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,102 miles
  • 2024 – 71,318 miles
  • 2023 – 67,819 miles
  • 2022 – 65,760 miles
  • 2021 – 62,893 miles
  • 2020 – 60,214 miles
  • 2019 – 49,622 miles
  • 2018 – 40,043 miles
  • 2017 – 38,522 miles
  • 2015 – 32,175 miles
  • 2014 – 27,589 miles
  • 2013 – 23,406 miles
  • 2011 – 13,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both outer headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,102 miles (+6,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    344977072694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,318 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    502330229864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  3. Fail71,317 miles (+3,498)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,317 miles
    Test number
    530520266340
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass67,819 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,819 miles
    Test number
    572438330308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail67,801 miles (+2,041)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    210302193771
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    341484581800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail65,760 miles (+696)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    497364559383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,064 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    249220823460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,018 miles (+2,125)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    985407247790
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    270014629553
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail62,893 miles (+2,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    164385724565
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,214 miles (+10,592)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    360989706525
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

  13. Pass49,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    387771653971
    • AdvisorySlight bind from rear brakes, moved child seat to check seat belts, customer to check seat before using

  14. Fail49,619 miles (+9,576)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    848565174110
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight bind from rear brakes, moved child seat to check seat belts, customer to check seat before using

  15. Pass40,043 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    869142401434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,522 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    984789987302
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  17. Fail38,522 miles (+6,347)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    826150724595
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  18. Pass32,175 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    269049455194
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail32,175 miles (+4,586)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    508516055191
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass27,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    197290554174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,581 miles (+4,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    139510854147
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,406 miles (+10,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    806632953116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,281 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,281 miles
    Test number
    705753151198
    • NoteEngine warning light staying on

  24. Fail13,281 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,281 miles
    Test number
    727252851160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light staying on

Questions about LB08 CPN

Does LB08 CPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CPN is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CPN?
The MOT on LB08 CPN is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CPN done?
LB08 CPN was recorded at 78,102 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has LB08 CPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CPN has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 CPN 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 LB08 CPN find?
LB08 CPN passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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