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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HLWMOT history

LR08 HLW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

LR08 HLW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,118 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HLW was last recorded at 127,118 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 3,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,489 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,629 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,118 miles
  • 2024 – 123,489 miles
  • 2023 – 110,600 miles
  • 2022 – 109,114 miles
  • 2021 – 108,738 miles
  • 2020 – 97,415 miles
  • 2019 – 84,692 miles
  • 2018 – 75,249 miles
  • 2017 – 68,865 miles
  • 2016 – 59,131 miles
  • 2015 – 52,756 miles
  • 2014 – 51,344 miles
  • 2013 – 49,265 miles
  • 2012 – 47,168 miles
  • 2011 – 38,192 miles
  • 2010 – 31,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,118 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,118 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    980138787885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,489 miles (+12,889)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,489 miles
    Test number
    792869321414
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,600 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    791349318636
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,114 miles (+376)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,114 miles
    Test number
    453234231001
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,738 miles (+11,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,738 miles
    Test number
    912396764858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,415 miles (+12,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    894005973197
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,692 miles (+9,443)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    327908569658
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,249 miles (+6,384)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    602739844094
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    992184948716
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  10. Fail68,865 miles (+3,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    245689773883
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  11. Pass65,443 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    892009955137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,131 miles (+6,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    347976572361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass52,756 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,756 miles
    Test number
    116540595123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,344 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    488884554215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    267806863257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,265 miles (+2,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    908896463258
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Fail47,168 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    238529262296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,168 miles (+8,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    557829762298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,192 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    458041061197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    123817060149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HLW

Does LR08 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HLW expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HLW?
The MOT on LR08 HLW expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HLW done?
LR08 HLW was recorded at 127,118 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has LR08 HLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HLW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 HLW 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 HLW find?
LR08 HLW passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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