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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 AEPMOT history

LR08 AEP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,160 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AEP was last recorded at 65,160 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 6,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,240 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,920 miles
Average per year
3,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,160 miles
  • 2025 – 58,240 miles
  • 2024 – 54,501 miles
  • 2023 – 49,389 miles
  • 2022 – 43,573 miles
  • 2021 – 42,005 miles
  • 2020 – 39,804 miles
  • 2019 – 36,034 miles
  • 2018 – 34,096 miles
  • 2017 – 31,791 miles
  • 2016 – 28,889 miles
  • 2015 – 26,175 miles
  • 2013 – 22,896 miles
  • 2012 – 20,425 miles
  • 2011 – 17,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,160 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,160 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    543400720719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,240 miles (+3,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    164315542823
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass54,501 miles (+5,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    876829237095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass49,389 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    143158032683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass43,573 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,573 miles
    Test number
    548161652635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,005 miles (+2,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    117261537791
    • 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))
  7. Pass39,804 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,804 miles
    Test number
    658715853398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    163813570408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,463 miles (+3,429)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    998861891917
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass36,034 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    209046150078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,096 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    432617115945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 3mm
  12. Pass31,791 miles (+2,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    923988181854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass28,889 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    115337085283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,175 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,175 miles
    Test number
    365355685051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,170 miles (+3,274)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    739164485016
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass22,896 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,896 miles
    Test number
    797364963369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,982 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,982 miles
    Test number
    197827783080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,974 miles (+1,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    796705683005
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass20,425 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,425 miles
    Test number
    188243082046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass17,409 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,409 miles
    Test number
    846097981093
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front lower ball joint
  21. Fail17,399 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,399 miles
    Test number
    509504281044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Questions about LR08 AEP

Does LR08 AEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AEP is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AEP?
The MOT on LR08 AEP is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AEP done?
LR08 AEP was recorded at 65,160 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,105 miles a year.
Has LR08 AEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AEP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 AEP 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 LR08 AEP find?
LR08 AEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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