MINI
Cream and Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LB08 RUAMOT history
LB08 RUA is a cream and black petrol MINI first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 77,128 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 RUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Cream and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 RUA was last recorded at 77,128 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,509 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,619 miles
- Average per year
- 4,408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,128 miles
- 2024 – 73,509 miles
- 2023 – 69,953 miles
- 2022 – 65,559 miles
- 2021 – 61,515 miles
- 2020 – 57,105 miles
- 2019 – 53,220 miles
- 2018 – 48,007 miles
- 2017 – 42,354 miles
- 2016 – 39,941 miles
- 2014 – 30,993 miles
- 2013 – 21,275 miles
- 2012 – 17,447 miles
- 2011 – 13,116 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,128 miles
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,128 miles (+3,619)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 77,128 miles
- Test number
- 849638565273
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,509 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 73,509 miles
- Test number
- 499930111234
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,508 miles (+3,555)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,508 miles
- Test number
- 668799702503
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,953 miles (+76)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 69,953 miles
- Test number
- 636309915002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,877 miles (+4,318)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,877 miles
- Test number
- 813762676839
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 65,559 miles
- Test number
- 498437526859
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,559 miles (+4,044)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,559 miles
- Test number
- 865457668946
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,515 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 61,515 miles
- Test number
- 756856270941
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail61,515 miles (+4,410)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,515 miles
- Test number
- 632899060515
- MajorEmissions not tested obvious engine fault and stinging eyes (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass57,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 57,105 miles
- Test number
- 341365129473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,105 miles (+3,885)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,105 miles
- Test number
- 577769090013
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass53,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 53,220 miles
- Test number
- 118410652060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,220 miles (+5,213)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,220 miles
- Test number
- 628424150107
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,007 miles (+5,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 48,007 miles
- Test number
- 915804308198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,354 miles (+2,413)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 42,354 miles
- Test number
- 929746043758
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily wearing on inner edges
Pass39,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 39,941 miles
- Test number
- 974951798490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,941 miles (+8,948)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,941 miles
- Test number
- 521450577837
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass30,993 miles (+9,718)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 30,993 miles
- Test number
- 308550844302
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on
Pass21,275 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 21,275 miles
- Test number
- 225198133462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,447 miles (+4,331)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 17,447 miles
- Test number
- 977191762131
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass13,116 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 13,116 miles
- Test number
- 376485241167
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFRONT TYRES ARE DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDERS NOT RFR
Questions about LB08 RUA
- Does LB08 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RUA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 RUA?
- The MOT on LB08 RUA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 RUA done?
- LB08 RUA was recorded at 77,128 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
- Has LB08 RUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 RUA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 RUA 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 RUA find?
- LB08 RUA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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