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MINI John Cooper Works

Purple · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

J8 BLJMOT history

J8 BLJ is a purple petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 9 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 5 MOT tests, with 43,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,524 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
5
5 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
9 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BLJ was last recorded at 43,524 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 6,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,740 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,784 miles
Average per year
5,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,524 miles
  • 2024 – 36,740 miles
  • 2023 – 30,496 miles
  • 2022 – 26,779 miles
  • 2021 – 19,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,524 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 15 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,524 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,524 miles
    Test number
    399372183517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,740 miles (+6,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    776608453420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking but still plenty of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking but still plenty of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass30,496 miles (+3,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    469689107875
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  4. Pass26,779 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,779 miles
    Test number
    888118136170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    19,842 miles
    Test number
    487740484330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BLJ

Does J8 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BLJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 BLJ?
The MOT on J8 BLJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BLJ done?
J8 BLJ was recorded at 43,524 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,274 miles a year.
Has J8 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 BLJ has passed all 5 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 BLJ 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 BLJ find?
J8 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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