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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 GJVMOT history

LB08 GJV is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,583 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GJV was last recorded at 85,583 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 7,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,903 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,680 miles
Average per year
5,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,583 miles
  • 2024 – 77,903 miles
  • 2023 – 70,484 miles
  • 2022 – 68,083 miles
  • 2021 – 67,297 miles
  • 2020 – 62,950 miles
  • 2019 – 59,132 miles
  • 2018 – 54,344 miles
  • 2017 – 51,979 miles
  • 2016 – 50,604 miles
  • 2015 – 48,741 miles
  • 2014 – 39,631 miles
  • 2012 – 27,007 miles
  • 2011 – 19,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,583 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel quite high
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear exhaust box coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,583 miles (+7,680)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,583 miles
    Test number
    414587165500
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel quite high
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,903 miles (+7,419)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,903 miles
    Test number
    840600897758
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,484 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    789885227008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,083 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    161348399189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,297 miles (+4,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    889530345267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,950 miles (+3,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    587034471692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corrodied
  7. Pass59,132 miles (+4,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,132 miles
    Test number
    393385979338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,344 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    348424438228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,336 miles (+2,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    655382204713
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
  10. Pass51,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    275727950402
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box coroded
  11. Fail51,979 miles (+1,375)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    474884141784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box coroded
  12. Pass50,604 miles (+1,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    858290828130
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box coroded
  13. Pass48,741 miles (+9,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    806567925116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass39,631 miles (+12,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,631 miles
    Test number
    688387714031
    • NoteCoolent level low
  15. Pass27,007 miles (+7,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,007 miles
    Test number
    518525102315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass19,019 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,019 miles
    Test number
    739264861383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB08 GJV

Does LB08 GJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GJV expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GJV?
The MOT on LB08 GJV expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GJV done?
LB08 GJV was recorded at 85,583 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 5,079 miles a year.
Has LB08 GJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GJV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LB08 GJV 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 GJV find?
LB08 GJV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; handbrake travel quite high, and 1 more.

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