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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BYBMOT history

LR08 BYB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR08 BYB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,295 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BYB was last recorded at 96,295 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,092 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
5,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,295 miles
  • 2024 – 96,092 miles
  • 2023 – 89,375 miles
  • 2021 – 79,158 miles
  • 2020 – 65,490 miles
  • 2019 – 56,264 miles
  • 2018 – 50,264 miles
  • 2017 – 39,255 miles
  • 2016 – 26,383 miles
  • 2015 – 17,173 miles
  • 2014 – 16,386 miles
  • 2013 – 15,450 miles
  • 2012 – 14,594 miles
  • 2011 – 13,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,295 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,295 miles (+203)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    128325284562
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass96,092 miles (+6,717)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    845791027036
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,375 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    384261451152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,158 miles (+13,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    320672221612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,490 miles (+9,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    257801982019
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,264 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    688290838183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,055 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    887431176142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,264 miles (+11,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    233638895159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass39,255 miles (+12,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    326737618649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,383 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,383 miles
    Test number
    621624068438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,173 miles
    Test number
    605124615088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail17,173 miles (+787)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,173 miles
    Test number
    747434115017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass16,386 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,386 miles
    Test number
    689044444050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,450 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,450 miles
    Test number
    109007743049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,594 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,594 miles
    Test number
    329179342024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass13,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,558 miles
    Test number
    675447441022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,558 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,558 miles
    Test number
    337067041076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR08 BYB

Does LR08 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BYB is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BYB?
The MOT on LR08 BYB is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BYB done?
LR08 BYB was recorded at 96,295 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
Has LR08 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BYB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on LR08 BYB 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 BYB find?
LR08 BYB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside.

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