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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LP08 TNJMOT history

LP08 TNJ is a black diesel MINI first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LP08 TNJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,178 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 TNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 TNJ was last recorded at 114,178 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,132 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
6,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,178 miles
  • 2025 – 110,453 miles
  • 2024 – 107,150 miles
  • 2023 – 100,315 miles
  • 2022 – 93,620 miles
  • 2021 – 87,191 miles
  • 2020 – 82,342 miles
  • 2019 – 80,763 miles
  • 2018 – 73,004 miles
  • 2017 – 66,214 miles
  • 2016 – 56,321 miles
  • 2015 – 49,397 miles
  • 2014 – 44,260 miles
  • 2013 – 36,084 miles
  • 2012 – 28,616 miles
  • 2011 – 15,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,178 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,178 miles (+46)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    660648326478
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,132 miles (+3,679)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,132 miles
    Test number
    316358952558
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,453 miles (+3,303)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    773140730428
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass107,150 miles (+6,835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    608197907665
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass100,315 miles (+6,695)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,315 miles
    Test number
    353447527642
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass93,620 miles (+6,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    506749804775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,191 miles (+4,849)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    362008360125
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear Inner brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,342 miles (+1,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    665979998615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass80,763 miles (+7,759)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    402212820704
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass73,004 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    388769167092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    502765160422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,214 miles (+9,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    997474708959
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass56,321 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    996968542516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,397 miles (+5,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    274007570624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass44,260 miles (+8,176)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    237235374282
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges

  16. Pass36,084 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    388420773440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,616 miles (+12,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,616 miles
    Test number
    406865172210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    955684721287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 TNJ

Does LP08 TNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 TNJ is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 TNJ?
The MOT on LP08 TNJ is valid until 12 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 TNJ done?
LP08 TNJ was recorded at 114,178 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,774 miles a year.
Has LP08 TNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 TNJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 TNJ 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 TNJ find?
LP08 TNJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 4 more.

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