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MINI Cooper

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

C8 NSWMOT history

C8 NSW is a white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
91,483 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 NSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 NSW was last recorded at 91,483 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,482 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,483 miles
  • 2025 – 86,385 miles
  • 2024 – 81,127 miles
  • 2023 – 74,496 miles
  • 2021 – 63,694 miles
  • 2020 – 57,880 miles
  • 2019 – 47,097 miles
  • 2018 – 42,158 miles
  • 2017 – 42,011 miles
  • 2016 – 41,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,483 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside showing signs of heat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,483 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    211564130953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,482 miles (+5,097)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,482 miles
    Test number
    811995243778
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,385 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    321890078554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside showing signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo rear exhaust heatshield

  4. Fail86,317 miles (+5,190)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    619590027689
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside showing signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo rear exhaust heatshield

  5. Pass81,127 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    707187189927
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,125 miles (+6,629)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,125 miles
    Test number
    324003683382
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,496 miles (+10,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,496 miles
    Test number
    889297954896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  8. Pass63,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    770747454342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail63,694 miles (+5,814)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    960482847033
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,880 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    616341128398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail57,875 miles (+10,778)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,875 miles
    Test number
    222961679521
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass47,097 miles (+4,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,097 miles
    Test number
    179992016918
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside stop lamp has light sources not illuminating

  13. Pass42,158 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    709212770519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,011 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,011 miles
    Test number
    206542454220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    132004257701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 NSW

Does C8 NSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 NSW is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 NSW?
The MOT on C8 NSW is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 NSW done?
C8 NSW was recorded at 91,483 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,739 miles a year.
Has C8 NSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 NSW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 NSW 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 NSW find?
C8 NSW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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