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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T8 LSAMOT history

T8 LSA is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
85,926 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LSA was last recorded at 85,926 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,926 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,926 miles
  • 2024 – 85,915 miles
  • 2023 – 85,914 miles
  • 2022 – 85,907 miles
  • 2021 – 85,547 miles
  • 2020 – 78,394 miles
  • 2019 – 77,302 miles
  • 2018 – 66,220 miles
  • 2017 – 59,290 miles
  • 2016 – 53,304 miles
  • 2015 – 44,990 miles
  • 2014 – 36,710 miles
  • 2013 – 27,708 miles
  • 2012 – 20,634 miles
  • 2011 – 15,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,926 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,926 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    452497044670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail85,926 miles (+11)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    993025246929
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,915 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    328681913254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail85,914 miles (+7)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    999079099818
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,907 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    446508366341
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail85,907 miles (+360)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    256057597770
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,547 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    678666302004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,394 miles
    Test number
    719680829727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,366 miles (+1,064)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    214875858488
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear no bsau number (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,302 miles (+11,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    763875104146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,220 miles (+6,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    841292142764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,290 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    352636508086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,304 miles (+8,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    297749844444
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass44,990 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    873630436134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,710 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    667085544382
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail36,710 miles (+9,002)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    495295144368
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass27,708 miles (+7,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,708 miles
    Test number
    496091893241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,634 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,634 miles
    Test number
    499836982208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,730 miles
    Test number
    259913071203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,724 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,724 miles
    Test number
    216093171280
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Questions about T8 LSA

Does T8 LSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 LSA expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 LSA?
The MOT on T8 LSA expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 LSA done?
T8 LSA was recorded at 85,926 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 5,191 miles a year.
Has T8 LSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LSA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 LSA 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 T8 LSA find?
T8 LSA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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