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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

C8 DPCMOT history

C8 DPC is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

C8 DPC grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,448 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DPC was last recorded at 103,448 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 12,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,035 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,413 miles
Average per year
8,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,448 miles
  • 2025 – 91,035 miles
  • 2024 – 81,529 miles
  • 2023 – 70,997 miles
  • 2022 – 59,648 miles
  • 2021 – 53,473 miles
  • 2020 – 45,547 miles
  • 2019 – 38,568 miles
  • 2018 – 33,837 miles
  • 2017 – 23,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,448 miles (+12,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    523926013818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass91,035 miles (+9,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    665415011999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass81,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    447044585603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,529 miles (+10,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    750178421630
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass70,997 miles (+11,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,997 miles
    Test number
    539759034825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,648 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    146739202316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,473 miles (+7,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    469128138622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,547 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    965068424402
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN
  9. Pass38,568 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    646851840693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail38,568 miles (+4,731)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    960629076119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17/84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass33,837 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,837 miles
    Test number
    148724063962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,798 miles
    Test number
    213742410833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DPC

Does C8 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DPC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DPC?
The MOT on C8 DPC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DPC done?
C8 DPC was recorded at 103,448 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,437 miles a year.
Has C8 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DPC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 DPC 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 DPC find?
C8 DPC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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