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Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,499 cc

J8 VTYMOT history

J8 VTY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 180,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,586 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VTY was last recorded at 180,586 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,055 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,531 miles
Average per year
15,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,586 miles
  • 2025 – 175,055 miles
  • 2024 – 162,390 miles
  • 2023 – 141,669 miles
  • 2022 – 117,302 miles
  • 2021 – 98,424 miles
  • 2020 – 85,765 miles
  • 2019 – 75,569 miles
  • 2018 – 56,477 miles
  • 2017 – 42,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 spot light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,586 miles
    Test number
    209417261985
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,585 miles (+5,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,585 miles
    Test number
    245423045876
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,055 miles (+12,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,055 miles
    Test number
    348327980501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,390 miles (+20,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,390 miles
    Test number
    392180684801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,669 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    287775607294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,661 miles (+24,359)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    757355392789
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass117,302 miles (+18,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,302 miles
    Test number
    107837604792
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,424 miles (+12,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    638307853296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,765 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    410873875696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,569 miles (+19,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    205589717521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light not working

  11. Pass56,477 miles (+13,998)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    903040177887
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light not working

  12. Pass42,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    101697978369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VTY

Does J8 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VTY is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VTY?
The MOT on J8 VTY is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VTY done?
J8 VTY was recorded at 180,586 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 15,516 miles a year.
Has J8 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VTY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 VTY 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 VTY find?
J8 VTY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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