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Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

J8 LHXMOT history

J8 LHX is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

J8 LHX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,335 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LHX was last recorded at 71,335 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,590 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,335 miles
  • 2025 – 69,590 miles
  • 2024 – 67,756 miles
  • 2023 – 65,531 miles
  • 2022 – 62,014 miles
  • 2021 – 59,269 miles
  • 2020 – 57,346 miles
  • 2019 – 52,628 miles
  • 2018 – 51,285 miles
  • 2017 – 46,983 miles
  • 2016 – 42,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    492150637182
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  2. Fail71,335 miles (+1,745)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    527570833970
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  3. Pass69,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,590 miles
    Test number
    300843384500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,590 miles (+1,834)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,590 miles
    Test number
    846978769446
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  5. Pass67,756 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    138956576648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,531 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,531 miles
    Test number
    518520776379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,014 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    352560978560
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,269 miles (+1,923)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    628451211248
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass57,346 miles (+4,718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    583204055648
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass52,628 miles (+1,343)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    548818178400
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn on outer edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass51,285 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    466453337957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
  12. Pass46,983 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,983 miles
    Test number
    617715886164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    332072330575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LHX

Does J8 LHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LHX is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LHX?
The MOT on J8 LHX is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LHX done?
J8 LHX was recorded at 71,335 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has J8 LHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LHX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LHX 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 LHX find?
J8 LHX passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coolant level low.

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