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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 FWCMOT history

LB08 FWC is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
76,983 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FWC was last recorded at 76,983 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,979 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,983 miles
  • 2024 – 72,882 miles
  • 2023 – 66,840 miles
  • 2022 – 60,795 miles
  • 2021 – 59,473 miles
  • 2020 – 57,074 miles
  • 2019 – 53,022 miles
  • 2018 – 47,801 miles
  • 2017 – 45,301 miles
  • 2016 – 42,113 miles
  • 2015 – 37,545 miles
  • 2014 – 34,909 miles
  • 2013 – 30,821 miles
  • 2012 – 27,539 miles
  • 2011 – 18,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,983 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear silecer @braket rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,983 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    242332743244
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,979 miles (+4,097)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    879396258946
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    494010095765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail72,879 miles (+6,039)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    695957014301
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass66,840 miles (+6,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,840 miles
    Test number
    809493886207
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass60,795 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    888173077331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,473 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    995210998318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,074 miles (+4,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    194430677740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    878465357508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,022 miles (+5,221)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    212538818688
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass47,801 miles (+2,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    410582072494
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rearbox corroded
  12. Pass45,301 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    984622719543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,113 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    130014683323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    836021347840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,547 miles (+2)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    166498388043
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silecer @braket rusty
  16. Fail37,545 miles (+2,636)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    106150456244
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silecer @braket rusty
  17. Pass34,909 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    166047634351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,821 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,821 miles
    Test number
    507816133365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,539 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,539 miles
    Test number
    977079732315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,209 miles2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    187656512205
    • DangerousFront wipers are split but still clearing
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre is pershing in the tread patteren. not far behind n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs are below manurfactures minimum thickeess
  21. Fail26,209 miles (+7,930)3 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    697006212263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousFront wipers are split but still clearing
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre is pershing in the tread patteren. not far behind n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs are below manurfactures minimum thickeess
  22. Pass18,279 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    665646411269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,178 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,178 miles
    Test number
    829315691149
    • NoteNearside rear tye starting to split in tread
  24. Fail18,178 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,178 miles
    Test number
    566755991119
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tye starting to split in tread

Questions about LB08 FWC

Does LB08 FWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 FWC expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FWC?
The MOT on LB08 FWC expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 FWC done?
LB08 FWC was recorded at 76,983 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 4,164 miles a year.
Has LB08 FWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FWC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 FWC 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 FWC find?
LB08 FWC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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