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MINI Countryman

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

J8 CWUMOT history

J8 CWU is a blue petrol MINI Countryman first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

J8 CWU blue MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,950 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CWU was last recorded at 74,950 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,944 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,950 miles
  • 2025 – 71,643 miles
  • 2024 – 67,369 miles
  • 2023 – 61,511 miles
  • 2022 – 57,062 miles
  • 2021 – 50,548 miles
  • 2020 – 44,891 miles
  • 2019 – 34,428 miles
  • 2018 – 26,634 miles
  • 2017 – 19,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,950 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,950 miles (+6)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    641885997674
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,944 miles (+3,301)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    255194730033
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,643 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    556507332648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    801231598212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,369 miles (+5,858)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    623371615998
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,511 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,511 miles
    Test number
    667583588039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,062 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,062 miles
    Test number
    873509500469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,548 miles (+5,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    954617027836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,891 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    637660923800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,047 miles (+9,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    315196774447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass34,428 miles (+7,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    201359869476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on both edges

  12. Pass26,634 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    842007265817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,348 miles
    Test number
    637205001138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CWU

Does J8 CWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CWU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CWU?
The MOT on J8 CWU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CWU done?
J8 CWU was recorded at 74,950 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,888 miles a year.
Has J8 CWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CWU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 CWU 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 CWU find?
J8 CWU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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