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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 NSUMOT history

LR08 NSU is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

LR08 NSU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
167,181 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NSU
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 expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NSU was last recorded at 167,181 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,179 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,181 miles
  • 2022 – 162,683 miles
  • 2021 – 157,850 miles
  • 2020 – 155,480 miles
  • 2019 – 153,871 miles
  • 2017 – 151,670 miles
  • 2016 – 150,754 miles
  • 2015 – 134,146 miles
  • 2014 – 109,365 miles
  • 2013 – 82,999 miles
  • 2012 – 56,669 miles
  • 2011 – 40,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,181 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,181 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,181 miles
    Test number
    553573797669
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,179 miles (+4,496)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,179 miles
    Test number
    277395518018
    • 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 visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass162,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,683 miles
    Test number
    596835718031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,683 miles (+4,833)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,683 miles
    Test number
    771989995255
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass157,850 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,850 miles
    Test number
    846222299929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,480 miles
    Test number
    674187595857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,480 miles (+1,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,480 miles
    Test number
    458728677862
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,871 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,871 miles
    Test number
    361838774438
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,864 miles (+2,194)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,864 miles
    Test number
    533153215668
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,670 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,670 miles
    Test number
    393669561354
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Pass150,754 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,754 miles
    Test number
    899993067415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,679 miles (+16,533)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,679 miles
    Test number
    409052971155
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass134,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    152465515280
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail134,146 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    828399022067
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  15. Fail134,146 miles (+24,781)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    851488876685
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass109,365 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    228587004312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,287 miles (+26,288)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,287 miles
    Test number
    409124904302
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass82,999 miles (+26,330)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    135974683228
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass56,669 miles (+16,310)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    238975962427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    136567521198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,359 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    116666721134
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LR08 NSU

Does LR08 NSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 NSU expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NSU?
The MOT on LR08 NSU expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 NSU done?
LR08 NSU was recorded at 167,181 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 10,683 miles a year.
Has LR08 NSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NSU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 NSU 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 NSU find?
LR08 NSU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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