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Brown · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 GMOMOT history

LP08 GMO is a brown petrol MINI first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LP08 GMO brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
106,577 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 GMO was last recorded at 106,577 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,814 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,763 miles
Average per year
4,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,577 miles
  • 2025 – 100,814 miles
  • 2024 – 95,601 miles
  • 2023 – 91,223 miles
  • 2022 – 87,868 miles
  • 2020 – 85,995 miles
  • 2019 – 81,173 miles
  • 2018 – 69,269 miles
  • 2017 – 62,726 miles
  • 2016 – 60,123 miles
  • 2015 – 55,698 miles
  • 2014 – 49,409 miles
  • 2013 – 42,833 miles
  • 2012 – 38,234 miles
  • 2011 – 33,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,577 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before the flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail106,577 miles (+5,763)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    667875740567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before the flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,814 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,814 miles
    Test number
    655934698287
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail100,814 miles (+5,213)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,814 miles
    Test number
    423842174100
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass95,601 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    158315584093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail95,601 miles (+4,378)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    743642132756
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass91,223 miles (+3,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    726457063161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass87,868 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    381551644148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    530846327776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail85,995 miles (+4,822)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    801560355500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass81,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    275991808915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,173 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    829989905643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass79,385 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    187871137870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,269 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    755102222800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail69,266 miles (+6,540)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    228422015323
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass62,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    655383270096
    • 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)
  16. Fail62,725 miles (+2,602)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,725 miles
    Test number
    318711272556
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • 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)
  17. Pass60,123 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    721837795375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,698 miles (+6,289)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    396015015482
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire broken
  19. Pass49,409 miles (+6,576)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    698440014253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape
  20. Pass42,833 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    376307203427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,234 miles (+5,219)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    275671602273
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads becoming worn
    • NoteNearside front accident damage but no sharp edges
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged but secure
    • NoteRear discs becoming worn
  22. Pass33,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    936329691156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 GMO

Does LP08 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 GMO expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GMO?
The MOT on LP08 GMO expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 GMO done?
LP08 GMO was recorded at 106,577 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,934 miles a year.
Has LP08 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GMO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 GMO 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 GMO find?
LP08 GMO failed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (nearside and offside); front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before the flexi, and 2 more.

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