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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HYJMOT history

LR08 HYJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LR08 HYJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,596 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HYJ was last recorded at 123,596 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,578 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,596 miles
  • 2024 – 112,108 miles
  • 2023 – 100,624 miles
  • 2022 – 90,546 miles
  • 2021 – 88,971 miles
  • 2020 – 87,316 miles
  • 2019 – 85,720 miles
  • 2018 – 83,042 miles
  • 2017 – 79,222 miles
  • 2016 – 72,222 miles
  • 2015 – 70,181 miles
  • 2014 – 59,580 miles
  • 2013 – 51,491 miles
  • 2012 – 45,847 miles
  • 2011 – 37,859 miles
  • 2010 – 31,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,596 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,596 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,596 miles
    Test number
    382060684151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,578 miles (+11,470)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,578 miles
    Test number
    748143110429
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,108 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    609221590794
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,106 miles (+11,482)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    777825209577
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    899029493261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,624 miles (+10,078)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    566894153652
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,546 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,546 miles
    Test number
    653537991080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,971 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    277461271517
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut tops slightly splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail88,971 miles (+1,655)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    712865977286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut tops slightly splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass87,316 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,316 miles
    Test number
    948599572682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,720 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    559358000816
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail85,687 miles (+2,645)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,687 miles
    Test number
    212169375062
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,042 miles
    Test number
    605611432349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,042 miles (+3,820)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,042 miles
    Test number
    934483024351
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass79,222 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    755483544041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    201786185936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,222 miles (+2,041)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    501343796817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,181 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    552329305561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,731 miles (+6,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    978847940527
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,580 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    349591804306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,491 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,491 miles
    Test number
    428474463130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,847 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    499030362156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,859 miles (+6,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    906140261108
    • 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)

  24. Fail31,420 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    803080660168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass31,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    913940060125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HYJ

Does LR08 HYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HYJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HYJ?
The MOT on LR08 HYJ is valid until 18 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 HYJ done?
LR08 HYJ was recorded at 123,596 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,967 miles a year.
Has LR08 HYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HYJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HYJ 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 HYJ find?
LR08 HYJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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