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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LB08 TGYMOT history

LB08 TGY is a white petrol MINI first used on 20 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,762 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TGY was last recorded at 120,762 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,063 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
7,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,762 miles
  • 2024 – 118,063 miles
  • 2023 – 111,224 miles
  • 2022 – 97,407 miles
  • 2021 – 81,166 miles
  • 2020 – 73,939 miles
  • 2019 – 73,904 miles
  • 2018 – 69,884 miles
  • 2017 – 63,009 miles
  • 2016 – 52,979 miles
  • 2015 – 44,664 miles
  • 2014 – 36,759 miles
  • 2013 – 29,808 miles
  • 2012 – 27,584 miles
  • 2011 – 20,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on, low tyre pressure

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,762 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,762 miles
    Test number
    739862706798
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on, low tyre pressure

  2. Fail120,762 miles (+2,699)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,762 miles
    Test number
    930250769506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on, low tyre pressure

  3. Pass118,063 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    818977000280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,061 miles (+6,837)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    975083030368
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,224 miles (+54)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    490504955344
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail111,170 miles (+13,763)11 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    995407295343
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    622091024989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,404 miles (+16,238)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,404 miles
    Test number
    724123397114
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,166 miles (+7,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    559857472141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years old

  10. Pass73,939 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    116634466887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail73,904 miles (+17)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    820293084312
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,887 miles (+4,003)5 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    718619913366
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  13. Pass69,884 miles (+303)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    934874780198
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn ,and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail69,581 miles (+6,572)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    995533436915
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn ,and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass63,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    791282281217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    935277551127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass60,041 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    884170224563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,979 miles (+8,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    310018856307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,664 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    216732755044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,759 miles (+6,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    889120554077
    • NoteOff side rear tyre valve stem is starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass29,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    755747063011
    • NoteFront tyres are starting to crack on outer side walls

  22. Fail29,808 miles (+2,224)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    137217963438
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres are starting to crack on outer side walls
    • NoteFront wipers are becoming poor at clearing the screen + becoming noisy on screen
    • NoteNoise from engine

  23. Pass27,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,584 miles
    Test number
    678797702283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,584 miles (+6,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,584 miles
    Test number
    519087702216
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass20,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,921 miles
    Test number
    306056201472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail20,921 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,921 miles
    Test number
    467196001282
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 TGY

Does LB08 TGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TGY is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TGY?
The MOT on LB08 TGY is valid until 8 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 TGY done?
LB08 TGY was recorded at 120,762 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 7,025 miles a year.
Has LB08 TGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TGY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 TGY 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 TGY find?
LB08 TGY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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