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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LO08 OUWMOT history

LO08 OUW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 47,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LO08 OUW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,548 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OUW was last recorded at 47,548 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,658 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,890 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,548 miles
  • 2025 – 45,658 miles
  • 2024 – 43,526 miles
  • 2022 – 43,125 miles
  • 2021 – 41,530 miles
  • 2020 – 38,769 miles
  • 2019 – 37,125 miles
  • 2018 – 33,868 miles
  • 2017 – 31,173 miles
  • 2016 – 29,569 miles
  • 2015 – 24,141 miles
  • 2014 – 20,974 miles
  • 2012 – 14,174 miles
  • 2011 – 13,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch trim missing but taped up

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,548 miles (+1,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,548 miles
    Test number
    260084475244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch trim missing but taped up

  2. Pass45,658 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    805439951071
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Fail45,656 miles (+2,130)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    121220156705
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass43,526 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    462153519541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    975906142841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,125 miles (+1,595)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    393743037681
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,530 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    617746419320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    826924465873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail38,769 miles (+1,644)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    480214644403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass37,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    752241654804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,125 miles (+3,257)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    969298552759
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass33,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    908868028357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,868 miles (+2,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    753679704006
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass31,173 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    622243388378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,569 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    626184665752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,141 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,141 miles
    Test number
    155512945418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,974 miles (+6,800)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    648468444042
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres valve stems slightly cracked

  18. Pass14,174 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,174 miles
    Test number
    197967082018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,181 miles
    Test number
    405897201231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OUW

Does LO08 OUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OUW is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OUW?
The MOT on LO08 OUW is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OUW done?
LO08 OUW was recorded at 47,548 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has LO08 OUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OUW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 OUW 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 LO08 OUW find?
LO08 OUW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear wheel arch trim missing but taped up.

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