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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LB08CPN
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,102 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,318 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both outer headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 71,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both outer headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,819 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,760 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,064 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,893 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,893 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,214 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight bind from rear brakes, moved child seat to check seat belts, customer to check seat before using
12 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 49,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight bind from rear brakes, moved child seat to check seat belts, customer to check seat before using
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,043 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 6 Jun 202626 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,522 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- oil on minimum
- oil leaks
- nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread
- engine covers and under trays fitted
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,522 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- oil on minimum
- oil leaks
- nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,175 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,589 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 6 Jun 202630 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 27,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,406 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,281 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 6 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 13,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LB08CPN was registered on 2008-05-30
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