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Brown · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 GFEMOT history

LB08 GFE is a brown petrol MINI first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
103,805 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GFE was last recorded at 103,805 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,793 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,805 miles
  • 2024 – 97,889 miles
  • 2023 – 90,454 miles
  • 2022 – 82,782 miles
  • 2020 – 74,983 miles
  • 2019 – 65,982 miles
  • 2018 – 60,784 miles
  • 2017 – 54,513 miles
  • 2016 – 47,637 miles
  • 2015 – 42,843 miles
  • 2014 – 37,378 miles
  • 2013 – 34,518 miles
  • 2012 – 27,829 miles
  • 2011 – 20,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,805 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,805 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,805 miles
    Test number
    215703920696
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,793 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    165794952525
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,889 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,889 miles
    Test number
    499092702684
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail97,889 miles (+7,435)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,889 miles
    Test number
    925828535104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,454 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    115002931318
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail90,454 miles (+7,672)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    832339857914
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn excess (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image /focus (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,782 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    760458627748
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive /lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail82,782 miles (+7,799)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    362326339968
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive /lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    621571096294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,983 miles (+9,001)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    308787736450
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    444558317324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Fail65,982 miles (+5,198)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    859801677289
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  13. Pass60,784 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,784 miles
    Test number
    864046915140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,513 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    496068512920
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail54,509 miles (+6,872)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    897751667187
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,637 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    393640450808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,843 miles (+5,465)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    319386445177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass37,378 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    809213144147
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  19. Fail37,378 miles (+2,860)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    525262244165
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass34,518 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    476787733161
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven
    • NoteSecond speedometer not working

  21. Fail34,504 miles (+6,675)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    177864133154
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven
    • NoteSecond speedometer not working

  22. Pass27,829 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,829 miles
    Test number
    205950432404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,598 miles
    Test number
    855049221121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GFE

Does LB08 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GFE expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GFE?
The MOT on LB08 GFE expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GFE done?
LB08 GFE was recorded at 103,805 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has LB08 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GFE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 GFE 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 GFE find?
LB08 GFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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