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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 RKUMOT history

LB08 RKU is a white diesel MINI first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,643 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RKU was last recorded at 156,643 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,071 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
572 miles
Average per year
7,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,643 miles
  • 2025 – 156,071 miles
  • 2024 – 154,065 miles
  • 2023 – 142,210 miles
  • 2022 – 132,523 miles
  • 2021 – 129,975 miles
  • 2020 – 126,344 miles
  • 2019 – 117,312 miles
  • 2018 – 106,637 miles
  • 2017 – 95,709 miles
  • 2015 – 81,903 miles
  • 2014 – 75,110 miles
  • 2013 – 68,880 miles
  • 2012 – 60,109 miles
  • 2011 – 42,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,643 miles

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,643 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,643 miles
    Test number
    864864669517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,071 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,071 miles
    Test number
    240948177147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,065 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,065 miles
    Test number
    615943216717
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail154,065 miles (+11,855)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,065 miles
    Test number
    727412654152
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass142,210 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,210 miles
    Test number
    720717538194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,194 miles (+9,671)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,194 miles
    Test number
    222331372603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    807128487913
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail132,523 miles (+2,548)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    625481746052
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,975 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,975 miles
    Test number
    898516061707
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail129,975 miles (+3,631)1 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,975 miles
    Test number
    580059275308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,344 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,344 miles
    Test number
    151374192119
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing inspection of some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sensor wire broken. Warning Lamp on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail126,334 miles (+9,022)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    717690086303
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing inspection of some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sensor wire broken. Warning Lamp on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass117,312 miles (+10,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    141258936850
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass106,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    118560618192
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail106,637 miles (+10,928)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    465351046686
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass95,709 miles (+13,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    623184569138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass81,903 miles (+6,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    618926265128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    295739064416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail75,110 miles (+6,230)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    105489164154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass68,880 miles (+70)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,880 miles
    Test number
    325623173172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre misshaped on inner edge

  21. Fail68,810 miles (+8,701)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    749289663152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre misshaped on inner edge

  22. Pass60,109 miles (+17,931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    345740372171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    686878461185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RKU

Does LB08 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RKU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RKU?
The MOT on LB08 RKU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 RKU done?
LB08 RKU was recorded at 156,643 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,570 miles a year.
Has LB08 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RKU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 RKU 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 RKU find?
LB08 RKU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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