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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LR08 HMXMOT history

LR08 HMX is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR08 HMX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,833 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HMX was last recorded at 107,833 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,559 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
6,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,833 miles
  • 2025 – 99,354 miles
  • 2024 – 91,148 miles
  • 2023 – 85,242 miles
  • 2022 – 77,554 miles
  • 2021 – 72,467 miles
  • 2020 – 68,395 miles
  • 2019 – 61,023 miles
  • 2018 – 55,507 miles
  • 2017 – 52,246 miles
  • 2016 – 45,198 miles
  • 2015 – 38,229 miles
  • 2014 – 31,698 miles
  • 2013 – 24,845 miles
  • 2012 – 17,640 miles
  • 2011 – 11,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,833 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront number plated deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating just met requirementsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside front side lights have water ingressRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear shock absorber casing corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch trim looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Gearbox mounting defective Top gearbox mounting is allowing excessive movement and knocking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint gaiter starting to split but still protecting the ball joint ON THE LIMIT

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Chip in the screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,833 miles (+274)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    192905866558
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront number plated deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating just met requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front side lights have water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear shock absorber casing corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch trim loose

  2. Fail107,559 miles (+8,205)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    455499390664
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.58% co (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low internally not connected to adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront number plated deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating just met requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front side lights have water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear shock absorber casing corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch trim loose

  3. Pass99,354 miles (+8,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,354 miles
    Test number
    353341563812
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,148 miles (+5,906)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    685571484969
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen

  5. Pass85,242 miles (+7,688)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    279401945544
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlexible section of exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass77,554 miles (+82)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    391056862709
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint gaiter starting to split but still protecting the ball joint ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Top gearbox mounting is allowing excessive movement and knocking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in the screen

  7. Fail77,472 miles (+5,005)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,472 miles
    Test number
    880104937046
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint gaiter starting to split but still protecting the ball joint ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Top gearbox mounting is allowing excessive movement and knocking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in the screen

  8. Pass72,467 miles (+4,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    816112289419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is feathering on the inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering knock

  9. Pass68,395 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    431423948895
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,385 miles (+7,362)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,385 miles
    Test number
    898876029621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,023 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    748012795326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass55,507 miles (+3,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    533962060918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    743984055245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,246 miles (+7,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    752046349644
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass45,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    136805816811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail45,198 miles (+6,969)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    771215559417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail38,229 miles (+6,531)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    227120945071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass31,698 miles (+6,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,698 miles
    Test number
    416658244099
    • 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. Fail24,845 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,845 miles
    Test number
    249814543082
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass24,845 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,845 miles
    Test number
    286734343073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,640 miles (+6,137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,640 miles
    Test number
    996198652036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  22. Pass11,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,503 miles
    Test number
    787542251054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,503 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,503 miles
    Test number
    198442051071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LR08 HMX

Does LR08 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HMX is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HMX?
The MOT on LR08 HMX is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HMX done?
LR08 HMX was recorded at 107,833 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
Has LR08 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HMX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HMX 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 HMX find?
LR08 HMX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now, and 9 more.

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