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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB08 MLBMOT history

LB08 MLB is a red petrol MINI first used on 26 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,552 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 MLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 MLB was last recorded at 48,552 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,585 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
967 miles
Average per year
2,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,552 miles
  • 2025 – 47,585 miles
  • 2024 – 46,566 miles
  • 2023 – 45,312 miles
  • 2022 – 44,177 miles
  • 2021 – 42,680 miles
  • 2020 – 41,456 miles
  • 2019 – 39,156 miles
  • 2018 – 37,181 miles
  • 2017 – 31,508 miles
  • 2016 – 23,074 miles
  • 2015 – 15,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel tank exhaust heat shield partially insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,552 miles
    Test number
    197084716153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,552 miles (+967)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,552 miles
    Test number
    774890952195
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass47,585 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    228479396169
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coolant bottle empty

  4. Fail47,585 miles (+1,019)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    959145015032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coolant bottle empty

  5. Pass46,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    150389460213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail46,566 miles (+1,254)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    288564452879
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heat shield partially insecure

  7. Pass45,312 miles (+1,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    342160298320
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking & tread low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heat shield partially insecure

  8. Pass44,177 miles (+1,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,177 miles
    Test number
    935721787201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass42,680 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    905347754916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,623 miles (+1,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    922086200588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass41,456 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,456 miles
    Test number
    982626358865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass39,156 miles (+1,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    776949093622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass37,181 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,181 miles
    Test number
    412273086665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,508 miles (+8,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,508 miles
    Test number
    272419287909
    • AdvisoryFront NSF TYRE WORN 3/3/2

  15. Pass23,074 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,074 miles
    Test number
    516853755069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,759 miles
    Test number
    466096518979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 MLB

Does LB08 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 MLB is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 MLB?
The MOT on LB08 MLB is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 MLB done?
LB08 MLB was recorded at 48,552 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
Has LB08 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 MLB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 MLB 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 MLB find?
LB08 MLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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