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MINI Cooper S

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L8 CBEMOT history

L8 CBE is a white petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 17 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
80,891 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CBE was last recorded at 80,891 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 2,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,806 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,085 miles
Average per year
5,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,891 miles
  • 2024 – 78,806 miles
  • 2023 – 72,786 miles
  • 2021 – 63,729 miles
  • 2020 – 57,931 miles
  • 2018 – 49,299 miles
  • 2016 – 34,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,891 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,891 miles (+2,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    252978643114
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,806 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    190416062678
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,786 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    468303275248
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing from sill.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn un evenly, lower on nearside rear

  4. Fail70,421 miles (+6,692)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    466175292138
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing from sill.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn un evenly, lower on nearside rear

  5. Pass63,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    719680227286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,729 miles (+5,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    970234105971
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass57,931 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,931 miles
    Test number
    748289354107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    928563879919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,299 miles (+15,062)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    704210956260
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated rear pad warning sensor touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass34,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    862069309793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail34,237 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    992140919819
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working N/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L8 CBE

Does L8 CBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 CBE expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 CBE?
The MOT on L8 CBE expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 CBE done?
L8 CBE was recorded at 80,891 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 5,237 miles a year.
Has L8 CBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CBE has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 CBE 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 L8 CBE find?
L8 CBE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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