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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LP08 FRNMOT history

LP08 FRN is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LP08 FRN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,226 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FRN was last recorded at 81,226 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,302 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,924 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,226 miles
  • 2025 – 78,302 miles
  • 2024 – 74,715 miles
  • 2023 – 65,605 miles
  • 2022 – 58,540 miles
  • 2020 – 54,488 miles
  • 2019 – 46,801 miles
  • 2018 – 43,843 miles
  • 2017 – 38,956 miles
  • 2016 – 36,864 miles
  • 2014 – 30,953 miles
  • 2013 – 28,626 miles
  • 2011 – 21,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,226 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,226 miles (+2,924)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    394656615180
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,302 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,302 miles
    Test number
    909061564918
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose at front section
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

  3. Fail78,300 miles (+3,585)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    230827594002
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose at front section
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass74,715 miles (+9,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    837996432551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass65,605 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,605 miles
    Test number
    539225220484
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail65,605 miles (+7,065)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,605 miles
    Test number
    927158621203
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    164434808956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail58,540 miles (+4,052)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    642733208469
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,488 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    478856100445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,485 miles (+14)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    393971099475
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Fail54,471 miles (+2,009)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    585041360958
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road Wheel Outer Bead Rim Damaged

  12. Pass52,462 miles (+5,661)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    931547992650
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,801 miles (+2,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    342429465935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side lamp faulty ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  14. Pass43,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    250004752621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre valves deteriorating

  15. Fail43,843 miles (+4,887)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    982155674670
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre valves deteriorating

  16. Pass38,956 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,956 miles
    Test number
    110274345849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,864 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    662002950381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,953 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    297054114315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,626 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    457823253489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass28,626 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    857603953376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,595 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,595 miles
    Test number
    486302503067
    • NoteScreen cracked outside wiped area

  22. Fail25,595 miles (+4,496)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,595 miles
    Test number
    539402903083
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteScreen cracked outside wiped area

  23. Pass21,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    457947321246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 FRN

Does LP08 FRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FRN is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FRN?
The MOT on LP08 FRN is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 FRN done?
LP08 FRN was recorded at 81,226 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has LP08 FRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FRN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 FRN 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 FRN find?
LP08 FRN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 5 more.

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