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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HLYMOT history

LR08 HLY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

LR08 HLY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
75,991 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HLY was last recorded at 75,991 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,314 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,991 miles
  • 2024 – 75,314 miles
  • 2023 – 74,570 miles
  • 2021 – 73,145 miles
  • 2020 – 72,380 miles
  • 2019 – 71,720 miles
  • 2018 – 65,420 miles
  • 2017 – 60,940 miles
  • 2016 – 57,572 miles
  • 2015 – 55,993 miles
  • 2014 – 47,516 miles
  • 2013 – 35,998 miles
  • 2012 – 29,967 miles
  • 2011 – 14,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,991 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,991 miles (+677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,991 miles
    Test number
    284889024092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,314 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    967384252497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    261005940285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,570 miles (+1,425)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    851354718750
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass73,145 miles (+765)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    979177548421
    • MinorNearside Windscreen 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))

  6. Pass72,380 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    446187731133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    287656126056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,720 miles (+6,300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    367197970212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass65,420 miles (+4,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    903351515738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,940 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    729123394378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass57,572 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    935703000317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,993 miles
    Test number
    769943072687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,993 miles (+495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,993 miles
    Test number
    604401436316
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass55,498 miles (+7,982)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    747693585062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass47,516 miles (+11,518)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    796337184033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass35,998 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    128295793080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres showing light wear to edges

  17. Fail35,998 miles (+6,031)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    915655393046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres showing light wear to edges

  18. Pass29,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    138000462442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  19. Fail29,967 miles (+15,788)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    336720662090
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass14,179 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,179 miles
    Test number
    806227051092
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about LR08 HLY

Does LR08 HLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HLY expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HLY?
The MOT on LR08 HLY expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HLY done?
LR08 HLY was recorded at 75,991 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has LR08 HLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HLY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HLY 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 HLY find?
LR08 HLY passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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