MINI Countryman ONE D
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
C8 FAUMOT history
C8 FAU is a blue diesel MINI Countryman ONE D first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,802 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 107,802 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Countryman ONE D
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 FAU was last recorded at 107,802 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 107,802 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,802 miles
- 2025 – 98,798 miles
- 2024 – 87,854 miles
- 2023 – 77,206 miles
- 2022 – 67,011 miles
- 2021 – 58,074 miles
- 2020 – 51,631 miles
- 2019 – 38,148 miles
- 2018 – 28,333 miles
- 2017 – 20,432 miles
- 2016 – 15,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,802 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,802 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 107,802 miles
- Test number
- 114411324645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,802 miles (+9,004)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,802 miles
- Test number
- 597508296443
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,798 miles (+10,944)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 98,798 miles
- Test number
- 562393058207
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn.
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.
Pass87,854 miles (+10,648)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 87,854 miles
- Test number
- 825782078733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened ARB D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened ARB D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened ARB D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,206 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,206 miles
- Test number
- 386712055591
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,206 miles (+10,195)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,206 miles
- Test number
- 991258211835
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,011 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,011 miles
- Test number
- 181744693207
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail67,011 miles (+8,937)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,011 miles
- Test number
- 802039554693
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,074 miles (+6,443)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,074 miles
- Test number
- 485309113606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,631 miles (+13,483)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 51,631 miles
- Test number
- 979015469657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,148 miles (+9,815)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 38,148 miles
- Test number
- 691065130870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,333 miles (+7,901)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 28,333 miles
- Test number
- 787320654031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,432 miles (+4,523)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 20,432 miles
- Test number
- 574566414710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 15,909 miles
- Test number
- 365216942794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 FAU
- Does C8 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FAU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 FAU?
- The MOT on C8 FAU is valid until 4 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 FAU done?
- C8 FAU was recorded at 107,802 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,619 miles a year.
- Has C8 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 FAU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 FAU 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 FAU find?
- C8 FAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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