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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HMAMOT history

LR08 HMA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

LR08 HMA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
113,995 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HMA
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 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 HMA was last recorded at 113,995 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 2,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,010 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,985 miles
Average per year
5,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,995 miles
  • 2024 – 111,010 miles
  • 2023 – 106,935 miles
  • 2022 – 103,967 miles
  • 2021 – 101,524 miles
  • 2020 – 99,337 miles
  • 2019 – 97,116 miles
  • 2018 – 94,341 miles
  • 2017 – 90,282 miles
  • 2016 – 85,839 miles
  • 2015 – 81,161 miles
  • 2014 – 72,535 miles
  • 2013 – 64,047 miles
  • 2012 – 49,310 miles
  • 2011 – 39,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,995 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded & broken at joint front flexi to CAT pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Clutch pipe corroded at join to concentric slave cylinder
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing full inspection

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,995 miles (+2,985)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    869795425078
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded & broken at joint front flexi to CAT pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Clutch pipe corroded at join to concentric slave cylinder
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing full inspection
  2. Pass111,010 miles (+4,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    890986749149
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass106,935 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    400781623942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,967 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    836618260495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,524 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,524 miles
    Test number
    989484422015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,337 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    115662125313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,116 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    255799232930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,341 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    581256036745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,282 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    368231123962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,839 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    271644614748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,161 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,161 miles
    Test number
    267007861186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,535 miles (+8,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    415553254277
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass64,047 miles (+14,737)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,047 miles
    Test number
    736973153349
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre only just legal
    • NoteOffside front tyre only just legal on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre only just legal
  14. Pass49,310 miles (+9,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    716055542366
    • NoteWear to all tyres on edges
  15. Fail39,627 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    207963861385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass39,627 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    705073661384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    727452761034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HMA

Does LR08 HMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HMA expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HMA?
The MOT on LR08 HMA expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HMA done?
LR08 HMA was recorded at 113,995 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 5,470 miles a year.
Has LR08 HMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HMA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HMA 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 HMA find?
LR08 HMA failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded & broken at joint front flexi to cat pipe, and 8 more.

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