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MINI John Cooper Works

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

C8 COGMOT history

C8 COG is a blue petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,848 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 COG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 COG was last recorded at 90,848 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 5,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,131 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,717 miles
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,848 miles
  • 2025 – 85,131 miles
  • 2024 – 81,012 miles
  • 2023 – 78,368 miles
  • 2022 – 75,364 miles
  • 2021 – 73,084 miles
  • 2020 – 71,933 miles
  • 2019 – 70,813 miles
  • 2018 – 69,738 miles
  • 2017 – 66,686 miles
  • 2016 – 64,982 miles
  • 2015 – 62,031 miles
  • 2014 – 56,084 miles
  • 2013 – 48,010 miles
  • 2012 – 43,427 miles
  • 2011 – 43,353 miles
  • 2010 – 37,688 miles
  • 2009 – 27,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,848 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,848 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,848 miles
    Test number
    933774190463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,131 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    269967921485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,012 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    462215892258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,368 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,368 miles
    Test number
    890673163713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,364 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,364 miles
    Test number
    898331785651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,084 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    502730322480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,933 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    762252479976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,813 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    437161496306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,738 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    836206092732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,686 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    361868682635
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass64,982 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    109215980384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,031 miles (+5,947)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    675615045254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brakepad warning light wire not connected,
  13. Pass56,084 miles (+8,074)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,084 miles
    Test number
    458908344290
    • NoteLow oil
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/r brake
  14. Pass48,010 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    309843353288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,007 miles (+83)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    498332953297
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDeterioration of front & rear brake discs.
  16. Pass47,924 miles (+4,497)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    765854033203
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDeterioration of front & rear brake discs.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal pipes.
  17. Pass43,427 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    657692572142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,353 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    485944251352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,627 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    809271551196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,688 miles (+10,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    281292750129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass27,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,646 miles
    Test number
    452510099025
    • NoteBoth front shocker top mounts starting to split
    • NoteWipers poor

Questions about C8 COG

Does C8 COG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 COG is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 COG?
The MOT on C8 COG is valid until 19 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 COG done?
C8 COG was recorded at 90,848 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has C8 COG ever failed its MOT?
No. C8 COG has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on C8 COG 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 COG find?
C8 COG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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