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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LP08 MTFMOT history

LP08 MTF is a white petrol MINI first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LP08 MTF white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
111,903 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 MTF was last recorded at 111,903 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 8,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,586 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,317 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,903 miles
  • 2025 – 103,586 miles
  • 2024 – 95,277 miles
  • 2023 – 90,251 miles
  • 2022 – 83,634 miles
  • 2021 – 79,367 miles
  • 2020 – 78,423 miles
  • 2019 – 74,480 miles
  • 2018 – 68,754 miles
  • 2017 – 62,515 miles
  • 2016 – 56,961 miles
  • 2015 – 52,649 miles
  • 2014 – 48,584 miles
  • 2013 – 41,795 miles
  • 2012 – 34,354 miles
  • 2011 – 27,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,903 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail111,903 miles (+8,317)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    218812859864
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,586 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    397570656095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,562 miles (+8,285)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    900762873158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil level and coolant level on min

  4. Pass95,277 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    667841919571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,251 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,251 miles
    Test number
    987638939299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,634 miles (+4,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    151842531769
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass79,367 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    718794333065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,423 miles (+3,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    693292219775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass74,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    745229889998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,480 miles (+5,726)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    376837600226
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass68,754 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    226475970338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,515 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    260368036723
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    739339949101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,961 miles (+4,312)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    374395720820
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,649 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    295954885443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,584 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    997415784165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,795 miles (+7,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    945750803207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass34,354 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    255624792473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,419 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,419 miles
    Test number
    908499681109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass27,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,419 miles
    Test number
    946229881137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 MTF

Does LP08 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 MTF expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MTF?
The MOT on LP08 MTF expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 MTF done?
LP08 MTF was recorded at 111,903 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has LP08 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MTF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 MTF 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 MTF find?
LP08 MTF failed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.

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