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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 FCOMOT history

LR08 FCO is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR08 FCO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,048 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR08 FCO was last recorded at 63,048 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,917 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
3,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,048 miles
  • 2025 – 61,917 miles
  • 2024 – 59,434 miles
  • 2023 – 57,843 miles
  • 2022 – 54,851 miles
  • 2021 – 52,807 miles
  • 2020 – 50,741 miles
  • 2019 – 43,327 miles
  • 2018 – 33,408 miles
  • 2017 – 28,352 miles
  • 2016 – 27,014 miles
  • 2015 – 25,982 miles
  • 2014 – 24,815 miles
  • 2013 – 23,463 miles
  • 2012 – 21,141 miles
  • 2011 – 13,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,048 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,048 miles (+1,131)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    486812658008
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass61,917 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,917 miles
    Test number
    779803222703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,434 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    556990975070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass57,843 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    442435329787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail57,843 miles (+2,992)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    435800123875
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass54,851 miles (+2,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    927243838620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass52,807 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    105938351058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass50,741 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    750676606021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,327 miles (+9,919)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    558813836623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,408 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    572215594466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,352 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,352 miles
    Test number
    465037664380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass27,014 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    246347334356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,982 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,982 miles
    Test number
    135266055070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,815 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,815 miles
    Test number
    155922874070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,463 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    275142173028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,141 miles (+7,995)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,141 miles
    Test number
    479302672077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,146 miles
    Test number
    958875451060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FCO

Does LR08 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FCO is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FCO?
The MOT on LR08 FCO is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FCO done?
LR08 FCO was recorded at 63,048 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,321 miles a year.
Has LR08 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FCO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 FCO 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 FCO find?
LR08 FCO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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