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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 TPYMOT history

LL08 TPY is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LL08 TPY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,838 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 TPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 TPY was last recorded at 127,838 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,052 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,786 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,838 miles
  • 2025 – 125,052 miles
  • 2024 – 119,070 miles
  • 2023 – 113,587 miles
  • 2022 – 107,756 miles
  • 2021 – 102,822 miles
  • 2020 – 102,783 miles
  • 2019 – 98,354 miles
  • 2018 – 86,160 miles
  • 2017 – 73,764 miles
  • 2016 – 65,076 miles
  • 2015 – 57,860 miles
  • 2014 – 51,185 miles
  • 2013 – 46,452 miles
  • 2012 – 40,295 miles
  • 2011 – 33,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,838 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,838 miles (+2,786)1 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    473219919489
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,052 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    717005927994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,070 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    430014261043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,587 miles (+5,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    879319173648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,756 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,756 miles
    Test number
    994504951543
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,756 miles (+4,934)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,756 miles
    Test number
    149984140361
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,822 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,822 miles
    Test number
    716789346281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,783 miles (+4,429)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    400779859263
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFiller cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims covering testable parts

  9. Pass98,354 miles (+12,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,354 miles
    Test number
    438271794623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault, nail in near side rear tyre

  10. Pass86,160 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    496062430811
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  11. Fail86,148 miles (+12,384)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    326952102640
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  12. Pass73,764 miles (+8,688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    513700100072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass65,076 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    645258214577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,860 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    549319860269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,185 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    166995804226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight oil leak/misted front of engine above exhaust

  16. Fail51,185 miles (+4,733)1 failure1 repaired8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    317505604269
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracks in tread, tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracks in tread, tyre perished
    • NoteSlight oil leak/misted front of engine above exhaust

  17. Pass46,452 miles (+6,157)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    276204323216
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass40,295 miles (+6,996)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,295 miles
    Test number
    457474212219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  19. Pass33,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    308841121264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 TPY

Does LL08 TPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 TPY expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 TPY?
The MOT on LL08 TPY expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 TPY done?
LL08 TPY was recorded at 127,838 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has LL08 TPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 TPY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 TPY 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 LL08 TPY find?
LL08 TPY failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 16 more.

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