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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 GNVMOT history

LP08 GNV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LP08 GNV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,637 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GNV was last recorded at 93,637 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 7,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,337 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,300 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,637 miles
  • 2025 – 86,337 miles
  • 2024 – 82,165 miles
  • 2023 – 81,312 miles
  • 2022 – 76,950 miles
  • 2021 – 74,375 miles
  • 2020 – 71,539 miles
  • 2019 – 67,571 miles
  • 2018 – 63,114 miles
  • 2017 – 59,667 miles
  • 2016 – 57,014 miles
  • 2015 – 51,615 miles
  • 2014 – 44,070 miles
  • 2013 – 36,965 miles
  • 2012 – 28,602 miles
  • 2011 – 20,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,637 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,637 miles (+7,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,637 miles
    Test number
    545119273498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,337 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    912154636429
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail86,334 miles (+22)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,334 miles
    Test number
    103110834676
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail86,312 miles (+4,147)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    251793453850
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass82,165 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,165 miles
    Test number
    713508907086
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass81,312 miles (+4,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    571953736909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,950 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    478048291485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,375 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    232713093729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,539 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    136608604934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,571 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    293566063260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,114 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    255558227346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    962640654222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,667 miles (+2,653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    718602458177
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive tail pipe (7.3.D.3)
  14. Pass57,014 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    496075855117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,615 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    337421935449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    616840355165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,394 miles (+7,324)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    409089045104
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNo oil on dipstick.
  18. Pass44,070 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    665430464109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,965 miles (+8,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    239301763130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass28,602 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,602 miles
    Test number
    269153552422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,373 miles
    Test number
    319819851113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,373 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,373 miles
    Test number
    797669651123
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LP08 GNV

Does LP08 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GNV is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GNV?
The MOT on LP08 GNV is valid until 27 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 GNV done?
LP08 GNV was recorded at 93,637 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has LP08 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GNV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 GNV 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 GNV find?
LP08 GNV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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