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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 FRJMOT history

LP08 FRJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

LP08 FRJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
73,383 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FRJ was last recorded at 73,383 miles on 13 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,382 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,383 miles
  • 2023 – 73,162 miles
  • 2022 – 72,584 miles
  • 2021 – 71,759 miles
  • 2020 – 70,566 miles
  • 2019 – 68,661 miles
  • 2018 – 62,802 miles
  • 2017 – 57,168 miles
  • 2016 – 49,836 miles
  • 2015 – 44,585 miles
  • 2014 – 36,101 miles
  • 2013 – 31,474 miles
  • 2012 – 27,862 miles
  • 2011 – 23,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,383 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fittedRecorded at 7 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,383 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    606250988789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  2. Fail73,382 miles (+220)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    757264914247
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  3. Pass73,162 miles (+578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    925279782311
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  4. Pass72,584 miles (+825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,584 miles
    Test number
    851056507449
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  5. Pass71,759 miles (+1,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    840307699532
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  6. Pass70,566 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    857446962933
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  7. Fail70,566 miles (+1,905)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    804693502252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  8. Pass68,661 miles (+5,859)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    419794512017
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  9. Pass62,802 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    187184060801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,168 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    202937122716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,836 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    982661037440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,585 miles (+8,484)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    816890015255
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre inner edge close to cords
    • NoteO/S/F tyre inner edge close to cords

  13. Pass36,101 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    638443804206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    347353713282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,474 miles (+3,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    806793213289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass27,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    559454982128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail27,862 miles (+4,157)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    227034682189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass23,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,705 miles
    Test number
    626205691155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 FRJ

Does LP08 FRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 FRJ expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FRJ?
The MOT on LP08 FRJ expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 FRJ done?
LP08 FRJ was recorded at 73,383 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 3,871 miles a year.
Has LP08 FRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FRJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 FRJ 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 FRJ find?
LP08 FRJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine area; wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted.

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