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Rover Mini

Red and Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,293 cc

J8 EMOMOT history

J8 EMO is a red and black petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

J8 EMO red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,405 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,293 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EMO was last recorded at 58,405 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2011: 3,084 miles, lower than 54,327 miles on 22 May 2010.
  • 22 Jul 2015: 54,327 miles, lower than 54,827 miles on 24 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,211 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,405 miles
  • 2025 – 58,211 miles
  • 2024 – 57,795 miles
  • 2022 – 57,329 miles
  • 2020 – 57,072 miles
  • 2019 – 56,306 miles
  • 2018 – 55,435 miles
  • 2017 – 54,431 miles
  • 2016 – 54,327 miles
  • 2015 – 54,327 miles
  • 2014 – 54,827 miles
  • 2013 – 54,340 miles
  • 2012 – 54,327 miles
  • 2011 – 3,084 miles
  • 2010 – 54,327 miles
  • 2009 – 54,075 miles
  • 2008 – 53,198 miles
  • 2007 – 51,085 miles
  • 2006 – 50,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,405 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,405 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    757524149862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,211 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    660548074059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,795 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    754655007629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,329 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    958812730339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,072 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,072 miles
    Test number
    262510773591
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass56,306 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    324688190249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,435 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    270491799958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

  8. Pass54,431 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    301379413137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail54,381 miles (+54)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,381 miles
    Test number
    288351039681
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass54,327 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    425843555805
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering colume bearings
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  11. Fail54,327 miles5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    225270615949
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering colume bearings
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  12. Pass54,327 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    369783305482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Note1/wide wheels fitted
    • Note2/wiper linkage worn
    • Note3/slight engine oil leak
    • Note4/slight wear in steering colume bearings

  13. Fail54,327 miles (-500)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    198383705237
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Note1/wide wheels fitted
    • Note2/wiper linkage worn
    • Note3/slight engine oil leak
    • Note4/slight wear in steering colume bearings

  14. Pass54,827 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    655945004239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Note1/wide wheels fitted
    • Note2/slight wear in steering colume
    • Note3/wiper linkage worn
    • Note4/slight engine/gearbox oil leak

  15. Fail54,827 miles (+487)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    408484404237
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Note1/wide wheels fitted
    • Note2/slight wear in steering colume
    • Note3/wiper linkage worn
    • Note4/slight engine/gearbox oil leak

  16. Pass54,340 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    379036263166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass54,327 miles (+51,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    228048672498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass3,084 miles (-51,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    3,084 miles
    Test number
    918854131145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass54,327 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    750522540130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,075 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    250921949197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,198 miles (+2,113)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    604202988162
    • NoteNearside front outer sill slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight play

  22. Pass51,085 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,085 miles
    Test number
    381693287171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,084 miles (+1,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    383397577132
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass50,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    121137086104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,019 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    132955786152
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about J8 EMO

Does J8 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EMO is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EMO?
The MOT on J8 EMO is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EMO done?
J8 EMO was recorded at 58,405 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 417 miles a year.
Has J8 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EMO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 EMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 EMO find?
J8 EMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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