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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S8 LRXMOT history

S8 LRX is a white petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S8 LRX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,665 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LRX was last recorded at 87,665 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,655 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,665 miles
  • 2025 – 86,654 miles
  • 2024 – 80,392 miles
  • 2023 – 79,460 miles
  • 2022 – 78,554 miles
  • 2021 – 77,292 miles
  • 2020 – 76,469 miles
  • 2019 – 74,779 miles
  • 2018 – 70,190 miles
  • 2017 – 64,288 miles
  • 2016 – 58,954 miles
  • 2015 – 50,979 miles
  • 2014 – 43,519 miles
  • 2013 – 37,875 miles
  • 2011 – 32,553 miles
  • 2010 – 27,570 miles
  • 2009 – 20,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,665 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    360815800375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  2. Fail87,655 miles (+1,001)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    449228582138
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  3. Pass86,654 miles (+6,262)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    380643741367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long travel & Parking brake performance only just met (17%), may require repair or adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,392 miles (+932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,392 miles
    Test number
    399926373179
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Water level below minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe feeding flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing Light Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi ferrule getting rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass79,460 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    152608687263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,554 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    261238396293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,292 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    278545005842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,469 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    752195632947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Fail76,469 miles (+1,690)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    661020488182
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass74,779 miles (+4,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,779 miles
    Test number
    761504928260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,190 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    596503822046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail70,171 miles (+5,883)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,171 miles
    Test number
    925280782027
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass64,288 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    571002937316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,287 miles (+5,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    827069834960
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass58,954 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    391617624557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail58,928 miles (+7,949)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    756916748607
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass50,979 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    559587025080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail50,978 miles (+7,459)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    948387625024
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass43,519 miles (+5,644)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,519 miles
    Test number
    196350524056
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  20. Pass37,875 miles (+5,322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    808086313014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

  21. Pass32,553 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,553 miles
    Test number
    395360951386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,570 miles (+6,724)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    230040050372
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded inner surface

  23. Pass20,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,846 miles
    Test number
    582038949361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LRX

Does S8 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LRX is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LRX?
The MOT on S8 LRX is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LRX done?
S8 LRX was recorded at 87,665 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
Has S8 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LRX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LRX 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 S8 LRX find?
S8 LRX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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