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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HYCMOT history

LR08 HYC is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LR08 HYC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,247 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HYC
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 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HYC was last recorded at 94,247 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 7,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,222 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,025 miles
Average per year
5,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,247 miles
  • 2024 – 87,222 miles
  • 2023 – 81,645 miles
  • 2022 – 75,490 miles
  • 2021 – 71,545 miles
  • 2020 – 67,871 miles
  • 2019 – 61,876 miles
  • 2018 – 55,505 miles
  • 2017 – 48,877 miles
  • 2016 – 41,270 miles
  • 2015 – 31,345 miles
  • 2014 – 30,412 miles
  • 2013 – 27,978 miles
  • 2012 – 24,066 miles
  • 2011 – 19,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,247 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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,247 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,247 miles
    Test number
    494342415994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    420619212920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,222 miles (+5,577)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    344785771864
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass81,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    984298308317
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail81,645 miles (+6,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    454910569203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass75,490 miles (+100)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    758382934575
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail75,390 miles (+3,845)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    170287191112
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    884826051073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,545 miles (+3,674)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    967606255538
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    116930896483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,871 miles (+5,995)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    471815684118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass61,876 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    773701421442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    733544947914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail55,505 miles (+6,628)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    403000632192
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,877 miles (+7,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,877 miles
    Test number
    890398018703
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass41,270 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,270 miles
    Test number
    932877215169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,345 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,345 miles
    Test number
    739501965096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,412 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    955533074076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,978 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    235560263093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,066 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,066 miles
    Test number
    865578432002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,775 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    495226551010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass19,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    849386951036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HYC

Does LR08 HYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HYC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HYC?
The MOT on LR08 HYC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HYC done?
LR08 HYC was recorded at 94,247 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,060 miles a year.
Has LR08 HYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HYC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 HYC 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 HYC find?
LR08 HYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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