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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 GPOMOT history

LP08 GPO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

LP08 GPO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
118,156 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GPO was last recorded at 118,156 miles on 9 May 2025, 5,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,584 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,572 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,156 miles
  • 2024 – 112,584 miles
  • 2023 – 108,436 miles
  • 2022 – 104,139 miles
  • 2021 – 101,309 miles
  • 2020 – 97,897 miles
  • 2019 – 91,682 miles
  • 2018 – 85,088 miles
  • 2017 – 75,805 miles
  • 2016 – 74,634 miles
  • 2015 – 71,392 miles
  • 2014 – 64,897 miles
  • 2013 – 58,338 miles
  • 2012 – 50,091 miles
  • 2011 – 37,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    589421121962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,156 miles (+5,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    861150687017
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass112,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,584 miles
    Test number
    325909887966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,584 miles (+4,148)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,584 miles
    Test number
    830793437581
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass108,436 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,436 miles
    Test number
    152757493858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,139 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    299946868120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,309 miles
    Test number
    497029560664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear belts

  8. Fail101,309 miles (+3,412)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,309 miles
    Test number
    652585393529
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear belts

  9. Pass97,897 miles (+6,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    97,897 miles
    Test number
    727069028874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,682 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    186615852486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail91,682 miles (+6,594)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    910015495972
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass85,088 miles (+9,283)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    169048398716
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum level
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlight aim adjusted on test
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil from gearbox seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight damage to nsf wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass75,805 miles (+1,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    790081625150
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner tie rod

  14. Pass74,634 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,634 miles
    Test number
    206787617828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,392 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    298957805737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,897 miles (+6,559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,897 miles
    Test number
    885542834223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,338 miles (+8,247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    929197843291
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,091 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,091 miles
    Test number
    368664842467
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail50,068 miles (+12,583)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,068 miles
    Test number
    518793742273
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass37,485 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    879332081155
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Fail37,467 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    138351081129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about LP08 GPO

Does LP08 GPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 GPO expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GPO?
The MOT on LP08 GPO expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 GPO done?
LP08 GPO was recorded at 118,156 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has LP08 GPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 GPO 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 GPO find?
LP08 GPO passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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