MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
J8 FLWMOT history
J8 FLW is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,755 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 162,755 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FLW was last recorded at 162,755 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,755 miles · 9 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,755 miles
- 2025 – 156,189 miles
- 2024 – 150,148 miles
- 2023 – 146,600 miles
- 2022 – 140,871 miles
- 2021 – 134,324 miles
- 2020 – 129,076 miles
- 2018 – 123,918 miles
- 2017 – 118,352 miles
- 2016 – 108,012 miles
- 2015 – 96,740 miles
- 2014 – 77,772 miles
- 2013 – 69,799 miles
- 2012 – 61,729 miles
- 2011 – 52,926 miles
- 2010 – 43,472 miles
- 2009 – 36,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,755 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Steering rack seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,755 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 162,755 miles
- Test number
- 996572735739
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,755 miles (+6,566)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,755 miles
- Test number
- 682912957076
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- 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))
Pass156,189 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 156,189 miles
- Test number
- 536512533399
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts
Fail156,189 miles (+6,041)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,189 miles
- Test number
- 403712430844
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts
Pass150,148 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 150,148 miles
- Test number
- 957624058127
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack seepage
Fail150,148 miles (+3,548)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,148 miles
- Test number
- 217433899071
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack seepage
Pass146,600 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 146,600 miles
- Test number
- 973546407067
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and advised
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering rack seepage
Fail146,600 miles (+5,729)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,600 miles
- Test number
- 216188734053
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and advised
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering rack seepage
Pass140,871 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,871 miles
- Test number
- 403157810333
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail140,871 miles (+6,547)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,871 miles
- Test number
- 514578131447
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot demaged as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield not secure rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass134,324 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 134,324 miles
- Test number
- 337867186449
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advice
Fail134,324 miles (+5,248)11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,324 miles
- Test number
- 471945594835
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advice
Pass129,076 miles (+5,158)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,076 miles
- Test number
- 521924776403
- AdvisoryAll under body panels starting to corrode
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on the edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,918 miles (+5,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 123,918 miles
- Test number
- 574695368827
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Pitted / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing at 1.6 mm ( Inner Side ) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,352 miles (+10,340)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 118,352 miles
- Test number
- 433118794581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,012 miles (+11,272)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,012 miles
- Test number
- 720388126027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,740 miles (+18,968)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 96,740 miles
- Test number
- 229271035070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass77,772 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 77,772 miles
- Test number
- 186861034403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,770 miles (+7,971)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,770 miles
- Test number
- 825783024087
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,799 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,799 miles
- Test number
- 177820553453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,721 miles (+7,992)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,721 miles
- Test number
- 839003143083
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,729 miles (+8,803)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 61,729 miles
- Test number
- 989297362076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,926 miles (+9,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,926 miles
- Test number
- 427382761064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,472 miles (+7,018)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,472 miles
- Test number
- 171631360084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,454 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,454 miles
- Test number
- 253077659051
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Questions about J8 FLW
- Does J8 FLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FLW is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FLW?
- The MOT on J8 FLW is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 FLW done?
- J8 FLW was recorded at 162,755 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,164 miles a year.
- Has J8 FLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FLW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 FLW 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 FLW find?
- J8 FLW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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