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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

L8 LELMOT history

L8 LEL is a white diesel MINI Countryman first used on 13 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 64,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L8 LEL white MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
64,211 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LEL was last recorded at 64,211 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,108 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,103 miles
Average per year
5,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,211 miles
  • 2025 – 61,108 miles
  • 2024 – 57,750 miles
  • 2023 – 53,801 miles
  • 2022 – 49,249 miles
  • 2021 – 41,197 miles
  • 2020 – 35,367 miles
  • 2019 – 25,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,211 miles (+3,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    118068708911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass61,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    455079629203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,108 miles (+3,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    199451306464
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  4. Pass57,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    527160204102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTps light on
  5. Fail57,750 miles (+3,949)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    887101907818
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTps light on
  6. Pass53,801 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    453542363098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,249 miles (+8,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    474642006258
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted as standard
  8. Pass41,197 miles (+5,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    205664427105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass35,367 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    536173191466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,153 miles
    Test number
    212329185908
    • AdvisoryN/side front tyre very close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.
  11. Fail25,152 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,152 miles
    Test number
    915800614437
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/side front tyre very close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Questions about L8 LEL

Does L8 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LEL is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LEL?
The MOT on L8 LEL is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LEL done?
L8 LEL was recorded at 64,211 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
Has L8 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LEL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 LEL 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 LEL find?
L8 LEL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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