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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LR08 HYOMOT history

LR08 HYO is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

LR08 HYO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
110,263 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HYO was last recorded at 110,263 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 12,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2012: 17,134 miles, lower than 24,001 miles on 2 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,840 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
12,423 miles
Average per year
6,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,263 miles
  • 2023 – 97,840 miles
  • 2022 – 93,436 miles
  • 2021 – 89,797 miles
  • 2020 – 87,497 miles
  • 2019 – 78,341 miles
  • 2018 – 70,151 miles
  • 2017 – 64,888 miles
  • 2016 – 57,629 miles
  • 2015 – 52,957 miles
  • 2014 – 46,731 miles
  • 2013 – 43,407 miles
  • 2012 – 17,134 miles
  • 2011 – 24,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,263 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,263 miles (+12,423)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,263 miles
    Test number
    147594977544
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    895717885954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,840 miles (+4,404)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    245771492236
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective flexi broken (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,436 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    880989678506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,797 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    794757333930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,497 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    842281263037
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,497 miles (+9,156)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    124753002851
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,341 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    502716209578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail78,294 miles (+8,143)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    216417670765
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    645169223136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,151 miles (+5,263)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    535476099745
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass64,888 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    958732201270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail64,858 miles (+7,229)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    643999130569
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryKnocking/tapping noise from engine

  14. Pass57,629 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    238127495937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,957 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    475139715187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    238236414128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,731 miles (+3,324)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    578466314169
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass43,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    868088993052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,407 miles (+26,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    506888593004
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass17,134 miles (-6,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,134 miles
    Test number
    219788702176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,001 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    837292791015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail23,698 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,698 miles
    Test number
    989695681010
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 HYO

Does LR08 HYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HYO expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HYO?
The MOT on LR08 HYO expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HYO done?
LR08 HYO was recorded at 110,263 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 6,400 miles a year.
Has LR08 HYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HYO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HYO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 HYO find?
LR08 HYO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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