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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 AFOMOT history

LR08 AFO is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
150,623 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AFO was last recorded at 150,623 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 14,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,451 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
14,172 miles
Average per year
9,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,623 miles
  • 2024 – 136,451 miles
  • 2023 – 123,397 miles
  • 2021 – 116,022 miles
  • 2020 – 112,282 miles
  • 2019 – 101,594 miles
  • 2018 – 90,489 miles
  • 2017 – 78,813 miles
  • 2016 – 67,190 miles
  • 2015 – 55,169 miles
  • 2014 – 44,062 miles
  • 2013 – 32,475 miles
  • 2012 – 21,363 miles
  • 2011 – 13,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting/slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,623 miles (+14,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,623 miles
    Test number
    175412335490
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Pass136,451 miles (+13,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,451 miles
    Test number
    790555260683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,397 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    513875261343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail123,295 miles (+7,273)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,295 miles
    Test number
    182728416722
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,022 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,022 miles
    Test number
    678932671838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  6. Fail116,016 miles (+3,734)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    112719795435
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  7. Pass112,282 miles (+10,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    358657951988
    • AdvisoryOffside plastic outer cover sill damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
  8. Pass101,594 miles (+11,105)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    131280992276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,489 miles (+11,676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,489 miles
    Test number
    913584887090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,813 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    130424753322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,190 miles (+12,021)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,190 miles
    Test number
    525412032460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,169 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    618897305122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,167 miles (+11,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    137966505165
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  14. Pass44,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,062 miles
    Test number
    237743014454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,057 miles (+11,582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    806873214155
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  16. Pass32,475 miles (+11,112)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,475 miles
    Test number
    269229403166
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
  17. Pass21,363 miles (+7,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,363 miles
    Test number
    656055892011
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass13,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,792 miles
    Test number
    138268081423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AFO

Does LR08 AFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AFO expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AFO?
The MOT on LR08 AFO expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AFO done?
LR08 AFO was recorded at 150,623 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 9,908 miles a year.
Has LR08 AFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AFO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 AFO 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 AFO find?
LR08 AFO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: front items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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