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Blue and Black · Petrol · 2021 · 1,998 cc

C8 ARMMOT history

C8 ARM is a blue and black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 30 Dec 2021. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 29,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
29,677 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
30 Dec 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ARM was last recorded at 29,677 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,097 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,580 miles
Average per year
6,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,677 miles
  • 2025 – 23,097 miles
  • 2024 – 17,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,677 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

5 tests since 18 Oct 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,677 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    740568315827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    23,097 miles
    Test number
    991153279868
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail23,097 miles (+5,910)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,097 miles
    Test number
    357061873666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass17,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,187 miles
    Test number
    417767030830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail17,184 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,184 miles
    Test number
    920520069797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about C8 ARM

Does C8 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ARM is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ARM?
The MOT on C8 ARM is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ARM done?
C8 ARM was recorded at 29,677 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
Has C8 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ARM has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 ARM 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 C8 ARM find?
C8 ARM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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