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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 SNNMOT history

LB08 SNN is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,343 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SNN
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
14 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SNN was last recorded at 88,343 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 2,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,553 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,790 miles
Average per year
5,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,343 miles
  • 2024 – 85,553 miles
  • 2023 – 83,224 miles
  • 2022 – 81,090 miles
  • 2021 – 79,055 miles
  • 2020 – 77,467 miles
  • 2019 – 75,866 miles
  • 2018 – 68,757 miles
  • 2017 – 54,236 miles
  • 2016 – 41,959 miles
  • 2015 – 36,492 miles
  • 2014 – 32,954 miles
  • 2013 – 28,862 miles
  • 2012 – 20,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,343 miles (+2,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,343 miles
    Test number
    360931913704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,553 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    778535325126
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,523 miles (+2,299)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,523 miles
    Test number
    563697395957
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak OSR silencer box has large hole. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,224 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,224 miles
    Test number
    174311467389
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail83,150 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,150 miles
    Test number
    343911963467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear offside box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    516387202404
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail81,090 miles (+2,035)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    694793363972
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass79,055 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    925587453699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    867171809643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,467 miles (+1,601)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    902194359235
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  11. Pass75,866 miles (+7,109)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    488154247155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    531485674786
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail68,757 miles (+14,521)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    659876403318
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass54,236 miles (+12,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    198666955270
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass41,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    429440141531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,958 miles (+5,466)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,958 miles
    Test number
    131406274664
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,492 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    919102447092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    858941454374
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail32,941 miles (+4,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    649841854340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,862 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    998513333332
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  21. Fail28,862 miles (+7,908)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    688733533329
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  22. Pass20,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    426309852155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SNN

Does LB08 SNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SNN is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SNN?
The MOT on LB08 SNN is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SNN done?
LB08 SNN was recorded at 88,343 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,007 miles a year.
Has LB08 SNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SNN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 SNN 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 SNN find?
LB08 SNN passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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