MINI
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc
LC08 ORAMOT history
LC08 ORA is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 55,076 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 ORA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 ORA was last recorded at 55,076 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,115 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,961 miles
- Average per year
- 3,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,076 miles
- 2025 – 53,115 miles
- 2023 – 45,904 miles
- 2022 – 39,932 miles
- 2021 – 39,033 miles
- 2020 – 34,649 miles
- 2019 – 27,230 miles
- 2018 – 22,619 miles
- 2017 – 19,961 miles
- 2016 – 18,142 miles
- 2015 – 16,817 miles
- 2014 – 15,722 miles
- 2013 – 14,273 miles
- 2012 – 12,861 miles
- 2011 – 9,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,076 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2021–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 55,076 miles
- Test number
- 971761481000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,074 miles (+1,959)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,074 miles
- Test number
- 743558057299
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass53,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 53,115 miles
- Test number
- 856577721343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,115 miles (+500)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,115 miles
- Test number
- 937261389767
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass52,615 miles (+6,711)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 52,615 miles
- Test number
- 150055302737
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass45,904 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 45,904 miles
- Test number
- 463792219696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,433 miles (+2,501)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 42,433 miles
- Test number
- 415953251056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,932 miles (+899)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 39,932 miles
- Test number
- 267651674956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,033 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 39,033 miles
- Test number
- 206860852616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,936 miles (+4,287)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,936 miles
- Test number
- 911505402412
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,649 miles (+7,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 34,649 miles
- Test number
- 881678125787
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCoolant level was low
Pass27,230 miles (+4,611)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 27,230 miles
- Test number
- 611186673090
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass22,619 miles (+2,658)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 22,619 miles
- Test number
- 582132544693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,961 miles (+1,819)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 19,961 miles
- Test number
- 922141168710
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass18,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 18,142 miles
- Test number
- 253145682820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,142 miles (+1,325)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,142 miles
- Test number
- 632038255325
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass16,817 miles (+1,095)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 16,817 miles
- Test number
- 866127305103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,722 miles (+1,449)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 15,722 miles
- Test number
- 116739114191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,273 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 14,273 miles
- Test number
- 129361923198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,861 miles (+3,003)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 12,861 miles
- Test number
- 968518112133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 9,858 miles
- Test number
- 948091981025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 ORA
- Does LC08 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 ORA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 ORA?
- The MOT on LC08 ORA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 ORA done?
- LC08 ORA was recorded at 55,076 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
- Has LC08 ORA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 ORA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC08 ORA 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 LC08 ORA find?
- LC08 ORA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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