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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 GFOMOT history

LB08 GFO is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,640 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GFO was last recorded at 84,640 miles on 8 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,638 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,640 miles
  • 2025 – 82,729 miles
  • 2023 – 82,143 miles
  • 2022 – 80,169 miles
  • 2021 – 73,442 miles
  • 2020 – 69,905 miles
  • 2019 – 65,048 miles
  • 2018 – 59,503 miles
  • 2017 – 53,282 miles
  • 2016 – 46,620 miles
  • 2015 – 39,490 miles
  • 2014 – 33,282 miles
  • 2013 – 26,048 miles
  • 2012 – 19,748 miles
  • 2011 – 13,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,640 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,640 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    559430655853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail84,638 miles (+1,909)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    721424596828
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,729 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    145852564956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,728 miles (+585)2 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    648196305536
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,143 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    334523016742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    639562209455
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,169 miles (+6,727)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    349223923836
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,442 miles (+3,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,442 miles
    Test number
    150691706852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  9. Pass69,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    848560664955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,905 miles (+4,857)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    871717188864
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear Box Blowing / Badly Corroded (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMovement noted to both front inner wishbone bushes
    • AdvisoryNOTE. Creaky noise to steering column
    • AdvisoryNOTE. Damage to both front tyres outwalls
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    146203310343
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail65,047 miles (+5,544)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,047 miles
    Test number
    984818783529
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMovement to both front inner wishbone bushes
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass59,503 miles (+6,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    875460458016
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to o/s/r exhaust box
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,282 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    515481262907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,620 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,620 miles
    Test number
    830967160594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,490 miles (+6,208)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    298360365125
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor (rust)

  17. Pass33,282 miles (+7,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,282 miles
    Test number
    297198964458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,048 miles (+6,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,048 miles
    Test number
    168339573085
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass19,748 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    766393382085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,698 miles
    Test number
    318947381055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,698 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,698 miles
    Test number
    369277681036
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB08 GFO

Does LB08 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GFO is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GFO?
The MOT on LB08 GFO is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GFO done?
LB08 GFO was recorded at 84,640 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has LB08 GFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GFO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 GFO 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 GFO find?
LB08 GFO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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