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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BYCMOT history

LR08 BYC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR08 BYC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,249 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BYC was last recorded at 45,249 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,246 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
2,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,249 miles
  • 2025 – 44,246 miles
  • 2024 – 43,571 miles
  • 2023 – 43,032 miles
  • 2022 – 41,823 miles
  • 2021 – 40,571 miles
  • 2020 – 38,527 miles
  • 2019 – 35,409 miles
  • 2018 – 34,330 miles
  • 2017 – 32,560 miles
  • 2016 – 29,195 miles
  • 2015 – 25,143 miles
  • 2014 – 18,923 miles
  • 2013 – 18,446 miles
  • 2012 – 15,337 miles
  • 2011 – 9,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bend (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,249 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    542215596809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bend (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass44,246 miles (+675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    527214312850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass43,571 miles (+539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,571 miles
    Test number
    611716025863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass43,032 miles (+1,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    309580488744
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass41,823 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    662695137689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail41,713 miles (+1,142)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,713 miles
    Test number
    323989753227
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,571 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    980736454222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,527 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    661689198675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    509747405575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail35,409 miles (+1,079)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    494876114356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass34,330 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    320982795328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  12. Pass32,560 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    673643890220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,195 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,195 miles
    Test number
    473870563708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,143 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    878894775159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,007 miles (+6,084)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    245687065104
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteEngine sump leaking oil
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroed
    • NoteTracking all round
  16. Pass18,923 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,923 miles
    Test number
    938103714077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,446 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,446 miles
    Test number
    229499853191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,337 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    475069672116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,404 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,404 miles
    Test number
    156061452471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,404 miles
    Test number
    698990161074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BYC

Does LR08 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BYC is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BYC?
The MOT on LR08 BYC is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BYC done?
LR08 BYC was recorded at 45,249 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,297 miles a year.
Has LR08 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BYC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 BYC 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 BYC find?
LR08 BYC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted bend; oil leak, but not excessive.

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