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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 GNZMOT history

LP08 GNZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LP08 GNZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,863 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GNZ was last recorded at 113,863 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,832 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
5,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,863 miles
  • 2025 – 109,293 miles
  • 2024 – 106,473 miles
  • 2023 – 100,071 miles
  • 2022 – 97,837 miles
  • 2021 – 96,332 miles
  • 2020 – 94,890 miles
  • 2019 – 91,581 miles
  • 2018 – 84,929 miles
  • 2017 – 75,511 miles
  • 2016 – 65,752 miles
  • 2015 – 55,882 miles
  • 2014 – 45,126 miles
  • 2013 – 37,741 miles
  • 2012 – 31,202 miles
  • 2011 – 24,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,863 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,863 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,863 miles
    Test number
    114764963841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail113,832 miles (+4,539)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    970827540198
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,293 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    360547125144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,226 miles (+2,753)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,226 miles
    Test number
    210233390199
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass106,473 miles (+100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    465210101042
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail106,373 miles (+6,302)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    624619881975
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass100,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,071 miles
    Test number
    960536522396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,068 miles (+2,231)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    280400773825
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. Pass97,837 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    639408593526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail97,835 miles (+1,503)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    263616763356
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass96,332 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    171466355268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,890 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    390479633114
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light partially inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail94,890 miles (+3,309)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    176450246731
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light partially inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass91,581 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    577417304204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,929 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    278528730897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,511 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    341821084135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,752 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    896245927576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,882 miles (+10,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    918598765174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,126 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    459952684112
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad worning senser wire insecure
  20. Fail45,126 miles (+510)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    497082084158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad worning senser wire insecure
  21. Pass44,616 miles (+6,875)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    916948144163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteN/s front and n/s rear tyres both cracked and perished o/s rear tyre on legal limit at time of test
  22. Fail37,741 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    636512073111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass37,741 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    886522573121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,202 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    516790682189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
  25. Fail31,202 miles (+6,410)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    457449272174
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteNo working surface on o/s/r brake disc
  26. Pass24,792 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    878738471179
    • DangerousN/S front tyre worn on outer edge
    • DangerousO/S front tyre worn on outer edge
    • 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)

Questions about LP08 GNZ

Does LP08 GNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GNZ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GNZ?
The MOT on LP08 GNZ is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GNZ done?
LP08 GNZ was recorded at 113,863 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
Has LP08 GNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GNZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 GNZ 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 GNZ find?
LP08 GNZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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