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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

J8 LLYMOT history

J8 LLY is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,057 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LLY was last recorded at 50,057 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,031 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,057 miles
  • 2024 – 50,031 miles
  • 2023 – 49,627 miles
  • 2022 – 47,988 miles
  • 2021 – 46,173 miles
  • 2020 – 45,557 miles
  • 2019 – 45,293 miles
  • 2018 – 44,841 miles
  • 2017 – 43,882 miles
  • 2016 – 43,679 miles
  • 2015 – 41,267 miles
  • 2014 – 39,396 miles
  • 2013 – 36,991 miles
  • 2012 – 32,499 miles
  • 2011 – 29,728 miles
  • 2010 – 24,607 miles
  • 2009 – 17,489 miles
  • 2008 – 11,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,057 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,057 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    839812292345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass50,031 miles (+404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,031 miles
    Test number
    465565554269
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,627 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    887813213456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,988 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    492652526447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,173 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    915773498616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,557 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    321054523021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,557 miles (+264)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    527706945515
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,293 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    741686005061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,841 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    961431606714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,882 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    782739261339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    710028966832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail43,679 miles (+2,412)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    578250642320
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail41,267 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    219305075406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  14. Pass41,267 miles (+1,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    836445875163
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  15. Pass39,396 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    965057064152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked in tread
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre

  16. Fail39,395 miles (+2,404)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    986987664153
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked in tread
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre

  17. Pass36,991 miles (+4,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    258451663499
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass32,499 miles (+2,771)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    705390972163
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  19. Pass29,728 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    208825771482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,607 miles (+7,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,607 miles
    Test number
    271912510170
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass17,489 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    100141239119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,379 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,379 miles
    Test number
    111091408157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,309 miles
    Test number
    954559658006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LLY

Does J8 LLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LLY is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LLY?
The MOT on J8 LLY is valid until 30 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 LLY done?
J8 LLY was recorded at 50,057 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
Has J8 LLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LLY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 LLY 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 LLY find?
J8 LLY passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi, and 3 more.

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