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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 FCPMOT history

LR08 FCP is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR08 FCP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,836 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FCP was last recorded at 140,836 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,969 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,867 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,836 miles
  • 2025 – 134,969 miles
  • 2023 – 131,075 miles
  • 2022 – 118,309 miles
  • 2021 – 110,299 miles
  • 2020 – 107,017 miles
  • 2019 – 97,252 miles
  • 2018 – 90,986 miles
  • 2017 – 85,186 miles
  • 2016 – 75,165 miles
  • 2015 – 63,744 miles
  • 2014 – 51,956 miles
  • 2013 – 41,430 miles
  • 2012 – 28,931 miles
  • 2011 – 28,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,836 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,836 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,836 miles
    Test number
    5387343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,969 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,969 miles
    Test number
    889957975667
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,953 miles (+25)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,953 miles
    Test number
    818857573862
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail134,928 miles (+3,853)10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    395884944806
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass131,075 miles (+100)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    405910528811
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,975 miles (+12,666)4 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,975 miles
    Test number
    344391918279
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,309 miles (+8,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,309 miles
    Test number
    393843145288
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    356721584908
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,299 miles (+3,282)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    198777951895
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,017 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    428798539100
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm

  11. Fail103,999 miles (+6,747)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    475994305778
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm

  12. Pass97,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    991618904872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle specified limits just met min requirement
    • AdvisoryEmissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met min requirent

  13. Fail97,252 miles (+6,266)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    907513306439
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle specified limits just met min requirement
    • AdvisoryEmissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met min requirent

  14. Pass90,986 miles (+5,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    236561196832
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

  15. Pass85,186 miles (+10,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    671885282391
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass75,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    394649069349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail75,165 miles (+11,421)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    751191652825
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass63,744 miles (+11,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    806097845083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged "in the rest of the swept area" but only affecting the view of the sky.

  19. Pass51,956 miles (+10,526)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    478634944056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are starting to split + starting to smear

  20. Pass41,430 miles (+12,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,430 miles
    Test number
    587573353046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,931 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    787873452050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    157833941281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,853 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    219803141267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR08 FCP

Does LR08 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FCP is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FCP?
The MOT on LR08 FCP is valid until 26 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 FCP done?
LR08 FCP was recorded at 140,836 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has LR08 FCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FCP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 FCP 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 FCP find?
LR08 FCP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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