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Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

J8 SLMMOT history

J8 SLM is a silver petrol MINI Cooper first used on 22 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,357 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SLM was last recorded at 69,357 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,956 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,401 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,357 miles
  • 2025 – 65,956 miles
  • 2024 – 61,412 miles
  • 2023 – 54,173 miles
  • 2022 – 47,266 miles
  • 2021 – 39,983 miles
  • 2020 – 33,872 miles
  • 2019 – 24,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,357 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    301419564294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass65,956 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    604917439371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,412 miles (+7,239)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    780352039757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine speed visually monitored for emissions
  4. Pass54,173 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,173 miles
    Test number
    219050158966
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail54,168 miles (+6,902)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    438484697852
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,266 miles (+7,283)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    524547406829
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to approx 4mm
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and old (2015) 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass39,983 miles (+6,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    951821818621
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass33,872 miles (+9,543)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    33,872 miles
    Test number
    583932913711
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass24,329 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    738129292843
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted

Questions about J8 SLM

Does J8 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SLM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 SLM?
The MOT on J8 SLM is valid until 6 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 SLM done?
J8 SLM was recorded at 69,357 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has J8 SLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SLM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 SLM 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 SLM find?
J8 SLM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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