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MINI Countryman

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

J8 TACMOT history

J8 TAC is a red diesel MINI Countryman first used on 24 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 63,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

J8 TAC red MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,538 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TAC was last recorded at 63,538 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,497 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,041 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,538 miles
  • 2025 – 60,497 miles
  • 2024 – 58,450 miles
  • 2023 – 57,086 miles
  • 2022 – 56,074 miles
  • 2021 – 53,153 miles
  • 2020 – 45,547 miles
  • 2019 – 43,688 miles
  • 2018 – 36,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,538 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wire disconnected

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,538 miles (+3,041)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,538 miles
    Test number
    413915536148
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wire disconnected
  2. Pass60,497 miles (+2,047)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    166394600313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass58,450 miles (+1,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    704264512689
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery low oil-topped up
  4. Pass57,086 miles (+1,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    132445926947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass56,074 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    739730367843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,153 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    116916599757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,547 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    889444746952
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUT OFF SHAPE AND WORN
  8. Pass43,688 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    966145464694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    580742645924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,590 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    175513636092
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about J8 TAC

Does J8 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TAC is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 TAC?
The MOT on J8 TAC is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TAC done?
J8 TAC was recorded at 63,538 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has J8 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TAC has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 TAC 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 TAC find?
J8 TAC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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