MINI
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 HYWMOT history
LR08 HYW is a red petrol MINI first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 106,813 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR08 HYW was last recorded at 106,813 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,491 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 322 miles
- Average per year
- 5,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,813 miles
- 2024 – 95,808 miles
- 2023 – 94,625 miles
- 2022 – 93,636 miles
- 2021 – 92,003 miles
- 2020 – 91,122 miles
- 2019 – 89,104 miles
- 2018 – 85,889 miles
- 2017 – 82,381 miles
- 2016 – 76,934 miles
- 2015 – 70,985 miles
- 2014 – 67,742 miles
- 2013 – 62,761 miles
- 2012 – 45,942 miles
- 2011 – 33,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail106,813 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail106,813 miles (+322)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,813 miles
- Test number
- 149551806908
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail106,491 miles (+10,683)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,491 miles
- Test number
- 989342739594
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,808 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,808 miles
- Test number
- 850669615211
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,793 miles (+5)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,793 miles
- Test number
- 500437772636
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,788 miles (+1,163)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,788 miles
- Test number
- 287142279457
- 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective flexi poor condition/fracturing (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,625 miles (+989)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,625 miles
- Test number
- 805208284423
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,636 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,636 miles
- Test number
- 965799326435
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail93,625 miles (+1,622)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,625 miles
- Test number
- 774788397541
- 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 emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,003 miles (+881)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 92,003 miles
- Test number
- 831648936288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 91,122 miles
- Test number
- 243916208926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,120 miles (+2,016)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,120 miles
- Test number
- 854581468951
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass89,104 miles (+3,215)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,104 miles
- Test number
- 264595780482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,889 miles (+3,508)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,889 miles
- Test number
- 977557795715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,381 miles (+5,447)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,381 miles
- Test number
- 129885460735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,934 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 76,934 miles
- Test number
- 162534825682
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Fail76,904 miles (+5,919)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,904 miles
- Test number
- 112174659994
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass70,985 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,985 miles
- Test number
- 749846085061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,983 miles (+3,241)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,983 miles
- Test number
- 809673685086
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteEML ON
Pass67,742 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,742 miles
- Test number
- 479964184037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,761 miles (+201)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,761 miles
- Test number
- 508037583043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,560 miles (+16,618)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,560 miles
- Test number
- 786750683073
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,942 miles (+12,198)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,942 miles
- Test number
- 715606982075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,744 miles
- Test number
- 166348481063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 HYW
- Does LR08 HYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 HYW expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HYW?
- The MOT on LR08 HYW expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 HYW done?
- LR08 HYW was recorded at 106,813 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HYW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HYW 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 HYW find?
- LR08 HYW failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 4 more.
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