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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

8 PLJMOT history

8 PLJ is a white petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

8 PLJ white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,439 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 PLJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 PLJ was last recorded at 67,439 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,955 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,439 miles
  • 2024 – 66,955 miles
  • 2023 – 66,215 miles
  • 2022 – 64,101 miles
  • 2021 – 61,856 miles
  • 2020 – 60,617 miles
  • 2019 – 58,266 miles
  • 2018 – 50,306 miles
  • 2017 – 49,936 miles
  • 2015 – 45,853 miles
  • 2014 – 40,182 miles
  • 2013 – 33,420 miles
  • 2012 – 18,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,439 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,439 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    289535775720
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion

  2. Pass66,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    430075842890
    • AdvisoryBrakes noisey when applied

  3. Fail66,955 miles (+740)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    523025169362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrakes noisey when applied
    • AdvisoryTpms light is on

  4. Pass66,215 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    463458371926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,101 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    650807877273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,856 miles (+1,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    813214059755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,617 miles (+2,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    253144620049
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,266 miles (+7,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,266 miles
    Test number
    850880323212
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front top mounts deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm bush

  9. Pass50,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    598056944606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,306 miles (+370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    337960131355
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass49,936 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    665613817472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,932 miles (+4,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    182709469152
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass45,853 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    138377345124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,852 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    445998315196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,182 miles (+6,762)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    215633254148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight wiper smear

  16. Pass33,420 miles (+1,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    398231113265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Fail32,218 miles (+13,296)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    179312873142
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass18,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,922 miles
    Test number
    435515032080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 PLJ

What vehicle is registration 8 PLJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 PLJ on a white petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2009. 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 8 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 PLJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8 PLJ?
The MOT on 8 PLJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 PLJ done?
8 PLJ was recorded at 67,439 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has 8 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 PLJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 8 PLJ 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 8 PLJ find?
8 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: engine has an oil leak; vehicle underbody has surface corrosion.

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