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Brown · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 GFJMOT history

LB08 GFJ is a brown petrol MINI first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,183 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GFJ was last recorded at 95,183 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,172 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,011 miles
Average per year
5,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,183 miles
  • 2024 – 92,172 miles
  • 2023 – 87,828 miles
  • 2022 – 87,114 miles
  • 2021 – 84,699 miles
  • 2019 – 80,515 miles
  • 2018 – 76,516 miles
  • 2017 – 70,593 miles
  • 2016 – 57,697 miles
  • 2015 – 47,098 miles
  • 2014 – 37,482 miles
  • 2013 – 33,226 miles
  • 2012 – 25,485 miles
  • 2011 – 10,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,183 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,183 miles (+3,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    712894784167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  2. Pass92,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,172 miles
    Test number
    427109864614
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks corroded

  3. Fail92,172 miles (+4,344)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,172 miles
    Test number
    990780166406
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  4. Pass87,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    278543059975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail87,828 miles (+714)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    773743276183
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls inner arch liner on lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass87,114 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    541336872858
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light displayed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass84,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    346511258591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,699 miles (+4,184)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    989115343551
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,515 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    579019274673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,516 miles (+5,923)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    830829760793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front shock absorber gland

  11. Pass70,593 miles (+12,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    682974910721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes

  12. Pass57,697 miles (+1,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    236033740297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail56,463 miles (+9,365)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    406430295069
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge.205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass47,098 miles (+1,152)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    896892635259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail45,946 miles (+8,464)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    757996575118
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass37,482 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,482 miles
    Test number
    925674684111
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs look worn.
    • NoteBoth nearside front and offside seat belts not checked.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads look loike on minimum thickness to pas mot now.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail37,482 miles (+4,256)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,482 miles
    Test number
    285034784485
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs look worn.
    • NoteBoth nearside front and offside seat belts not checked.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads look loike on minimum thickness to pas mot now.
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass33,226 miles (+7,741)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,226 miles
    Test number
    188160743163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass25,485 miles (+14,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    416976542103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass10,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,784 miles
    Test number
    495344591026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GFJ

Does LB08 GFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GFJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GFJ?
The MOT on LB08 GFJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GFJ done?
LB08 GFJ was recorded at 95,183 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
Has LB08 GFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GFJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 GFJ 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 GFJ find?
LB08 GFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, and 1 more.

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