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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 MMAMOT history

LR08 MMA is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LR08 MMA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,426 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MMA
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 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MMA was last recorded at 113,426 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,429 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,997 miles
Average per year
5,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,426 miles
  • 2025 – 110,429 miles
  • 2024 – 103,448 miles
  • 2023 – 97,200 miles
  • 2022 – 88,439 miles
  • 2021 – 87,287 miles
  • 2019 – 86,396 miles
  • 2018 – 82,585 miles
  • 2017 – 80,505 miles
  • 2015 – 69,434 miles
  • 2014 – 60,026 miles
  • 2013 – 49,974 miles
  • 2012 – 37,709 miles
  • 2011 – 25,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,426 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,426 miles (+2,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    809479155279
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,429 miles
    Test number
    651331063059
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail110,429 miles (+6,981)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,429 miles
    Test number
    786236631208
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass103,448 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    636458504551
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail103,437 miles (+6,237)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    296887223412
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass97,200 miles (+8,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    316539511815
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass88,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    815808549532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,436 miles (+1,149)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,436 miles
    Test number
    262926852967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass87,287 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,287 miles
    Test number
    692971832764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,396 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    196610687264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,585 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,585 miles
    Test number
    629939363211
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  12. Pass80,505 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    794534207249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,434 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,434 miles
    Test number
    967092765135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,299 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    677562085017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,026 miles (+10,052)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    135744574064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer corroding badly.
  16. Pass49,974 miles (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    867865973094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,709 miles (+12,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    506893462021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,708 miles
    Test number
    438079651032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail25,708 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,708 miles
    Test number
    419649451052
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 MMA

Does LR08 MMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MMA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MMA?
The MOT on LR08 MMA is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MMA done?
LR08 MMA was recorded at 113,426 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,685 miles a year.
Has LR08 MMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MMA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 MMA 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 MMA find?
LR08 MMA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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