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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 AFXMOT history

LR08 AFX is a silver petrol MINI first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LR08 AFX silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
49,815 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AFX was last recorded at 49,815 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,224 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
2,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,815 miles
  • 2025 – 48,224 miles
  • 2024 – 46,529 miles
  • 2023 – 44,964 miles
  • 2022 – 43,660 miles
  • 2021 – 41,572 miles
  • 2020 – 39,781 miles
  • 2019 – 36,854 miles
  • 2018 – 35,045 miles
  • 2017 – 32,847 miles
  • 2016 – 30,459 miles
  • 2015 – 27,535 miles
  • 2014 – 23,348 miles
  • 2013 – 19,824 miles
  • 2011 – 14,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,815 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Vehicle restricted view

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Engine bay restricted view

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,815 miles (+1,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    49,815 miles
    Test number
    845631803927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    350188895764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,224 miles (+1,695)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    326868397758
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,529 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    490560400505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    891370745789
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  6. Fail44,964 miles (+1,304)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    946218063519
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  7. Pass43,660 miles (+2,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    412323884438
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  8. Pass41,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    742899261222
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  9. Fail41,572 miles (+1,791)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    445422044823
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  10. Pass39,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    666267953783
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view

  11. Fail39,781 miles (+2,927)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    414886558809
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view

  12. Pass36,854 miles (+1,809)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    183147905316
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass35,045 miles (+2,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,045 miles
    Test number
    609581821231
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass32,847 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    638724416067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,459 miles (+2,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,459 miles
    Test number
    587771940103
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail27,535 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    326235755068
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,535 miles (+4,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    755805555005
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,348 miles
    Test number
    307751854024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail23,348 miles (+3,524)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,348 miles
    Test number
    708881454092
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,824 miles (+5,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    19,824 miles
    Test number
    487880863093
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass14,235 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,235 miles
    Test number
    896015821136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,223 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,223 miles
    Test number
    289824221127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR08 AFX

Does LR08 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AFX is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AFX?
The MOT on LR08 AFX is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AFX done?
LR08 AFX was recorded at 49,815 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
Has LR08 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AFX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 AFX 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 AFX find?
LR08 AFX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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