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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

888 GFRMOT history

888 GFR is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

888 GFR red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,945 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
888 GFR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

888 GFR was last recorded at 89,945 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2010: 12,450 miles, lower than 58,585 miles on 6 Apr 2010.
  • 3 Mar 2020: 86,773 miles, lower than 104,771 miles on 23 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,979 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,945 miles
  • 2025 – 88,979 miles
  • 2024 – 88,514 miles
  • 2022 – 88,498 miles
  • 2021 – 87,362 miles
  • 2020 – 86,773 miles
  • 2019 – 104,771 miles
  • 2016 – 99,999 miles
  • 2015 – 94,110 miles
  • 2014 – 87,456 miles
  • 2013 – 80,705 miles
  • 2012 – 73,562 miles
  • 2011 – 67,735 miles
  • 2010 – 12,450 miles
  • 2009 – 49,470 miles
  • 2008 – 37,510 miles
  • 2007 – 26,112 miles
  • 2006 – 23,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    625988154820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail89,945 miles (+966)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    152507504478
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass88,979 miles (+465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,979 miles
    Test number
    549945331975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,514 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,514 miles
    Test number
    302213153989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass88,498 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    628551164408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,362 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    456442520404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,773 miles (-17,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    429003960603
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s and O/s have slight play

  8. Pass104,771 miles (+4,772)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    303828299590
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,999 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    832881507266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,110 miles (+6,654)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    595872755102
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteClicking noise on steering lock

  11. Pass87,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    596136734109
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail87,455 miles (+32)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    486466634144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail87,423 miles (+6,718)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    258854234449
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,705 miles (+7,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    918143093093
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass73,562 miles (+5,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,562 miles
    Test number
    549224292045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass67,735 miles (+55,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    527746511114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass12,450 miles (-46,135)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,450 miles
    Test number
    143819890090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag lamp illuminated

  18. Fail58,585 miles (+9,115)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    464156190057
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag lamp illuminated

  19. Pass49,470 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,470 miles
    Test number
    184818519148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,327 miles (+10,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    150014719110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,510 miles (+11,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,510 miles
    Test number
    980175118150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,112 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,112 miles
    Test number
    614280927184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,760 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,760 miles
    Test number
    131647816320
    • NoteSlight knock from steering column
    • NoteSlight score marks on n/s front disc

Questions about 888 GFR

What vehicle is registration 888 GFR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 888 GFR on a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 888 GFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 888 GFR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 888 GFR?
The MOT on 888 GFR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 888 GFR done?
888 GFR was recorded at 89,945 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has 888 GFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 888 GFR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 888 GFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 888 GFR find?
888 GFR passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover has slight leak; rear exhaust mounting defective both rear.

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