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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 SSVMOT history

LB08 SSV is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,967 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SSV was last recorded at 98,967 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,964 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,967 miles
  • 2025 – 90,748 miles
  • 2024 – 86,494 miles
  • 2023 – 81,023 miles
  • 2021 – 75,000 miles
  • 2020 – 73,455 miles
  • 2019 – 71,001 miles
  • 2018 – 68,079 miles
  • 2017 – 64,855 miles
  • 2016 – 61,481 miles
  • 2015 – 57,144 miles
  • 2014 – 52,125 miles
  • 2013 – 46,057 miles
  • 2012 – 40,892 miles
  • 2011 – 34,532 miles
  • 2010 – 31,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,967 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s hand brake cable corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,967 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    254402628391
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s hand brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail98,964 miles (+8,216)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,964 miles
    Test number
    143892517323
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s hand brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass90,748 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    411800094537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail90,741 miles (+4,247)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    945646116592
    • DangerousCentral Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass86,494 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    892344490072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail86,493 miles (+5,470)21 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,493 miles
    Test number
    998088154631
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Both inner & out joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer casing loose & corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inner edges due to worn suspension components (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,023 miles (+6,023)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    314015997861
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just meets MOT standards (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective just meets MOT standards (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going into rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass75,000 miles (+1,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    284755558317
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,455 miles (+2,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    946797517511
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    389283393589
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail71,001 miles (+2,922)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    684021339563
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    763210574551
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail68,079 miles (+3,224)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    977192395512
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated sensor was not plugged in correctly (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,855 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    625777573388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    903740367340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail61,480 miles (+4,336)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    998752324708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,144 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,144 miles
    Test number
    996304355141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,125 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    929111864162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,057 miles (+5,165)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    446442263171
    • DangerousOsf tyre bald inner edge

  20. Pass40,892 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    697403052172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,532 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    146237641194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    464071690234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SSV

Does LB08 SSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SSV is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SSV?
The MOT on LB08 SSV is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SSV done?
LB08 SSV was recorded at 98,967 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
Has LB08 SSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SSV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 SSV 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 SSV find?
LB08 SSV passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; n/s hand brake cable corroded; rear exhaust corroded.

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