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MINI John Cooper Works

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

J8 ARJMOT history

J8 ARJ is a grey petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 3 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
62,524 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ARJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
3 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ARJ was last recorded at 62,524 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,524 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,524 miles
  • 2025 – 56,188 miles
  • 2024 – 48,972 miles
  • 2023 – 46,194 miles
  • 2022 – 43,487 miles
  • 2021 – 39,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,524 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    824145405175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail62,524 miles (+6,336)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    342172660546
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass56,188 miles (+7,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    283642215045
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody panels fitted

  4. Pass48,972 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    718741630641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    347943524942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail46,189 miles (+13)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    302646192375
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail46,176 miles (+2,689)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    204672476947
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass43,487 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    198865552010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,429 miles (+3,930)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    641488641790
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass39,499 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    732904026511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    121791103089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ARJ

Does J8 ARJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ARJ is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ARJ?
The MOT on J8 ARJ is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ARJ done?
J8 ARJ was recorded at 62,524 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has J8 ARJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ARJ has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 ARJ 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 J8 ARJ find?
J8 ARJ passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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