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MINI (R58)

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

C8 HCLMOT history

C8 HCL is a red diesel MINI (R58) first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

C8 HCL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,586 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R58)
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HCL was last recorded at 95,586 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,584 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,586 miles
  • 2024 – 90,213 miles
  • 2023 – 85,321 miles
  • 2022 – 77,653 miles
  • 2021 – 72,218 miles
  • 2020 – 63,623 miles
  • 2019 – 54,885 miles
  • 2018 – 45,585 miles
  • 2017 – 33,913 miles
  • 2016 – 21,893 miles
  • 2015 – 14,587 miles
  • 2014 – 5,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,586 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear subframes are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAdvise front brake back plates are corroded
  • AdvisoryAdvise offside front lower arm corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear coil spring corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear shocker casing are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Advise rear subframe stating to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise front back plates are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,586 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    776826499620
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear subframes are corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake back plates are corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front lower arm corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shocker casing are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail95,584 miles (+5,371)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,584 miles
    Test number
    176295081960
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear subframes are corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front lower arm corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shocker casing are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass90,213 miles (+203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    717774488502
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear subframe stating to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front back plates are corroded

  4. Fail90,010 miles (+4,689)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    364295757415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear subframe stating to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front back plates are corroded

  5. Pass85,321 miles (+7,668)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    238913092508
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread distorted and slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,653 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,653 miles
    Test number
    685010326072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail77,652 miles (+5,434)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    704808540765
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass72,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    380180367912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail72,218 miles (+8,595)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    965554022675
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass63,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    684990737054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail63,623 miles (+8,738)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    479468675842
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,885 miles (+9,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    435823216842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy rim out of shape on the inner side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on the outer side

  13. Pass45,585 miles (+11,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    694884326444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,913 miles (+12,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,913 miles
    Test number
    562234578084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy rim damaged on the inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on the outer side
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  15. Pass21,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,893 miles
    Test number
    600411342812
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail21,893 miles (+7,306)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,893 miles
    Test number
    301176633347
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass14,587 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    492213288078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,501 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,501 miles
    Test number
    745003955170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass5,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    5,417 miles
    Test number
    676437994052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 HCL

Does C8 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 HCL is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 HCL?
The MOT on C8 HCL is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 HCL done?
C8 HCL was recorded at 95,586 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
Has C8 HCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HCL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 HCL 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 HCL find?
C8 HCL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: advise front and rear subframes are corroded; advise front brake back plates are corroded; advise offside front lower arm corroded, and 3 more.

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