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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LP08FRN
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 13 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,226 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,302 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated
- front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose at front section
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose at front section
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,715 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,605 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm also worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,540 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 58,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,488 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road Wheel Outer Bead Rim Damaged
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,462 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,801 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil level low
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front side lamp faulty ?
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,843 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- tyre valves deteriorating
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,843 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- tyre valves deteriorating
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,956 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,864 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,953 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,626 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,626 MI
6 Jun 20262 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,595 MI
6 Jun 20262 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,595 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,099 MI
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LP08FRN was registered on 2008-08-12
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