MINI Cooper S
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
J9 ORCMOT history
J9 ORC is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 66,389 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 ORC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 ORC was last recorded at 66,389 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,809 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,580 miles
- Average per year
- 3,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,389 miles
- 2025 – 64,809 miles
- 2024 – 62,878 miles
- 2023 – 60,666 miles
- 2022 – 59,086 miles
- 2021 – 58,468 miles
- 2020 – 58,239 miles
- 2018 – 53,022 miles
- 2017 – 44,084 miles
- 2016 – 40,713 miles
- 2015 – 36,056 miles
- 2014 – 24,189 miles
- 2013 – 23,251 miles
- 2012 – 19,830 miles
- 2011 – 15,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,389 miles
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTail gate release handle broken, unable to open
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,389 miles (+1,580)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 66,389 miles
- Test number
- 494044047969
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
- AdvisoryTail gate release handle broken, unable to open
Pass64,809 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 64,809 miles
- Test number
- 743654875962
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail64,809 miles (+1,931)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,809 miles
- Test number
- 725297081418
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass62,878 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,878 miles
- Test number
- 209470291558
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,878 miles (+2,212)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,878 miles
- Test number
- 440785828390
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,666 miles (+1,580)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 60,666 miles
- Test number
- 485708058470
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,086 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 59,086 miles
- Test number
- 725185782681
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine intermittent burning oil
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions erratic
Fail59,086 miles (+618)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,086 miles
- Test number
- 508290307103
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine intermittent burning oil
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions erratic
Pass58,468 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 58,468 miles
- Test number
- 710015655035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,239 miles (+5,217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 58,239 miles
- Test number
- 594103261896
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,022 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 53,022 miles
- Test number
- 561897999667
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass44,084 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 44,084 miles
- Test number
- 124987657164
- AdvisoryNail in off side rear tyre.
- AdvisoryTailgate lock slow in opening.
Pass40,713 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,713 miles
- Test number
- 614513042794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,056 miles (+11,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,056 miles
- Test number
- 402904547348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,189 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,189 miles
- Test number
- 756327574004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,251 miles (+3,421)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 23,251 miles
- Test number
- 296274083090
- NotePlay in near side and offside front lower suspension arm attachment bushes
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass19,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 19,830 miles
- Test number
- 785330592086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,830 miles (+4,318)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,830 miles
- Test number
- 786410592088
- Repaired at testCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass15,512 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,512 miles
- Test number
- 129702881033
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail15,512 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,512 miles
- Test number
- 418082681015
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about J9 ORC
- Does J9 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ORC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 ORC?
- The MOT on J9 ORC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 ORC done?
- J9 ORC was recorded at 66,389 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
- Has J9 ORC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 ORC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on J9 ORC 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 J9 ORC find?
- J9 ORC passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen; covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas; tail gate release handle broken, unable to open.
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