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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HZGMOT history

LR08 HZG is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

LR08 HZG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
81,731 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HZG was last recorded at 81,731 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,731 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,731 miles
  • 2024 – 77,949 miles
  • 2023 – 73,373 miles
  • 2022 – 64,735 miles
  • 2021 – 53,572 miles
  • 2020 – 50,577 miles
  • 2019 – 45,161 miles
  • 2018 – 39,343 miles
  • 2017 – 35,972 miles
  • 2016 – 31,909 miles
  • 2015 – 27,253 miles
  • 2014 – 23,168 miles
  • 2013 – 19,356 miles
  • 2012 – 15,494 miles
  • 2011 – 11,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,731 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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    766270619967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,731 miles (+3,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    925232411063
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. Pass77,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,949 miles
    Test number
    481821399094
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail77,949 miles (+4,576)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,949 miles
    Test number
    786939239682
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    823085816236
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail73,373 miles (+8,638)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    301213955216
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass64,735 miles (+11,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    126514869312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,572 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    427084548147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail53,491 miles (+2,914)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    607963173503
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass50,577 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,577 miles
    Test number
    538924832394
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass45,161 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    991388859655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    313916152104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,343 miles (+3,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    993094862606
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass35,972 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    529899014113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,909 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    377291893522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,889 miles (+4,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    148836175995
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)
  17. Pass27,253 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    116574185400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,168 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,168 miles
    Test number
    996155784000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,356 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,356 miles
    Test number
    508936383009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,494 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,494 miles
    Test number
    877071282093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass11,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,696 miles
    Test number
    347381781097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HZG

Does LR08 HZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HZG expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HZG?
The MOT on LR08 HZG expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HZG done?
LR08 HZG was recorded at 81,731 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 5,005 miles a year.
Has LR08 HZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HZG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HZG 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 HZG find?
LR08 HZG passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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