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Brown · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L8 HHOMOT history

L8 HHO is a brown petrol MINI Cooper first used on 8 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 55,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,379 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HHO was last recorded at 55,379 miles on 20 May 2026, 4,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,893 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,486 miles
Average per year
4,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,379 miles
  • 2025 – 50,893 miles
  • 2024 – 44,829 miles
  • 2023 – 38,258 miles
  • 2022 – 32,863 miles
  • 2021 – 27,454 miles
  • 2020 – 25,342 miles
  • 2019 – 23,126 miles
  • 2018 – 20,958 miles
  • 2016 – 16,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,379 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all roll bar bushes worn front and rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust flexi deteriated
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive out put seal misted (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,379 miles (+4,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,379 miles
    Test number
    167357005428
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all roll bar bushes worn front and rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust flexi deteriated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive out put seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass50,893 miles (+6,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    936637657240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil weeping from front right driveshaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass44,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    819638679265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail44,828 miles (+6,570)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    706789649253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass38,258 miles (+5,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    673044433857
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass32,863 miles (+5,409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    374967327934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass27,454 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    985872703560
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, Also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass25,342 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,342 miles
    Test number
    862480087184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass23,126 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    766470636579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,958 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,958 miles
    Test number
    907848691848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,622 miles
    Test number
    580166748155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HHO

Does L8 HHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HHO is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HHO?
The MOT on L8 HHO is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HHO done?
L8 HHO was recorded at 55,379 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,112 miles a year.
Has L8 HHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HHO has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 HHO 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 HHO find?
L8 HHO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all roll bar bushes worn front and rear slight play; brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded/lipped; central front lower exhaust flexi deteriated, and 3 more.

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