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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 CJEMOT history

LP08 CJE is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LP08 CJE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,271 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CJE was last recorded at 107,271 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,183 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,271 miles
  • 2025 – 103,959 miles
  • 2024 – 101,141 miles
  • 2023 – 97,375 miles
  • 2022 – 94,328 miles
  • 2020 – 84,402 miles
  • 2019 – 70,598 miles
  • 2018 – 65,781 miles
  • 2017 – 61,985 miles
  • 2016 – 57,307 miles
  • 2015 – 55,708 miles
  • 2014 – 46,399 miles
  • 2013 – 39,080 miles
  • 2012 – 33,853 miles
  • 2011 – 28,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,271 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,271 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,271 miles
    Test number
    908715731894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,183 miles (+3,224)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,183 miles
    Test number
    764993539056
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,959 miles (+2,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    840704977996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass101,141 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    180394091005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,375 miles (+3,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    236078029353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,328 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    941047304994
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

  7. Fail94,328 miles (+9,926)3 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    670256058720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

  8. Pass84,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    243095547449
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer poorly repaired.

  9. Fail84,389 miles (+13,791)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    205244656255
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,598 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    569602350080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail70,598 miles (+4,817)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    751271776836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,781 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    682258786095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,779 miles (+3,794)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    918967698087
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,985 miles (+4,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    120482769997
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted

  15. Pass57,307 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    279169240008
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  16. Pass55,708 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    215965235187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear silencer corroded

  17. Fail55,708 miles (+9,309)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    706795235101
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear silencer corroded

  18. Pass46,399 miles (+7,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,399 miles
    Test number
    745699934107
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Pass39,080 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,080 miles
    Test number
    939013933138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,853 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,853 miles
    Test number
    455811322104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,178 miles
    Test number
    636162031101
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LP08 CJE

Does LP08 CJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CJE is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CJE?
The MOT on LP08 CJE is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CJE done?
LP08 CJE was recorded at 107,271 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,159 miles a year.
Has LP08 CJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CJE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CJE 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 LP08 CJE find?
LP08 CJE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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