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Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LC08 OSJMOT history

LC08 OSJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 6 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LC08 OSJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,750 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OSJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OSJ was last recorded at 89,750 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,359 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,750 miles
  • 2024 – 86,780 miles
  • 2023 – 84,684 miles
  • 2022 – 82,999 miles
  • 2021 – 80,836 miles
  • 2020 – 78,689 miles
  • 2019 – 75,783 miles
  • 2018 – 68,130 miles
  • 2017 – 60,964 miles
  • 2016 – 53,887 miles
  • 2015 – 45,991 miles
  • 2014 – 38,740 miles
  • 2013 – 31,512 miles
  • 2012 – 23,523 miles
  • 2011 – 19,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,750 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    599573739852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,359 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    738067191039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,780 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    412364681667
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    481082298523
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail84,681 miles (+1,682)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    693624155911
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,999 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    234189082010
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass80,836 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    115742044082
    • AdvisoryFront subframe coroded
  8. Pass78,689 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    237414645969
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  9. Pass75,783 miles (+7,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,783 miles
    Test number
    111484586611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  10. Pass68,130 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    261069688613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,964 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    355941752751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,887 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    451750761903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,991 miles (+7,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,991 miles
    Test number
    675957555095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass38,740 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    506732374049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,733 miles (+7,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    185541774422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass31,512 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,512 miles
    Test number
    957071263060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,523 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    558635562012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    117326161093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 OSJ

Does LC08 OSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 OSJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OSJ?
The MOT on LC08 OSJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 OSJ done?
LC08 OSJ was recorded at 89,750 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has LC08 OSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OSJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 OSJ 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 OSJ find?
LC08 OSJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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