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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 HPCMOT history

LP08 HPC is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LP08 HPC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,501 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 HPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 HPC was last recorded at 89,501 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,860 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
4,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,501 miles
  • 2024 – 87,860 miles
  • 2023 – 77,051 miles
  • 2022 – 74,242 miles
  • 2021 – 71,938 miles
  • 2020 – 70,195 miles
  • 2019 – 66,825 miles
  • 2018 – 58,146 miles
  • 2017 – 52,329 miles
  • 2016 – 47,750 miles
  • 2015 – 42,974 miles
  • 2014 – 38,041 miles
  • 2013 – 30,468 miles
  • 2012 – 21,980 miles
  • 2011 – 18,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,501 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,501 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    822652890754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,860 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    867164201203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,754 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    266811664462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,051 miles (+2,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    279890560347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel.

  5. Pass74,242 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    637404279383
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,938 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,938 miles
    Test number
    701407670992
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,928 miles (+1,733)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    236562695895
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,195 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    667954547638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,825 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    330693493606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,761 miles (+8,615)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    595357433486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,146 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    610669189273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,329 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,329 miles
    Test number
    492073215052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,750 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    208668148331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,974 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    378130775043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,041 miles (+7,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,041 miles
    Test number
    508805184054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass30,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    146900083432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,468 miles (+8,488)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    109650283059
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass21,980 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,980 miles
    Test number
    598105992046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,958 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    198602972028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,570 miles
    Test number
    139668781146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 HPC

Does LP08 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 HPC is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 HPC?
The MOT on LP08 HPC is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 HPC done?
LP08 HPC was recorded at 89,501 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,918 miles a year.
Has LP08 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 HPC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 HPC 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 HPC find?
LP08 HPC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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