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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L8 PLNMOT history

L8 PLN is a grey petrol MINI first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L8 PLN grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
75,202 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PLN was last recorded at 75,202 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,350 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,852 miles
Average per year
4,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,202 miles
  • 2025 – 73,350 miles
  • 2024 – 70,550 miles
  • 2023 – 68,501 miles
  • 2022 – 66,332 miles
  • 2021 – 65,617 miles
  • 2020 – 61,622 miles
  • 2019 – 54,785 miles
  • 2018 – 47,063 miles
  • 2017 – 38,963 miles
  • 2016 – 31,156 miles
  • 2015 – 24,938 miles
  • 2014 – 21,226 miles
  • 2013 – 17,419 miles
  • 2012 – 12,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,202 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,202 miles (+1,852)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    427717141606
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass73,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    502190223846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail73,350 miles (+2,800)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    352556491486
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,550 miles (+2,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    717537375865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,501 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    252311142357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass66,332 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    793243748108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,617 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    810929868061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,622 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    945777681642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,785 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    886560799587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,063 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    685614408738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,963 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,963 miles
    Test number
    274953657532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,156 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,156 miles
    Test number
    660532741316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,938 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,938 miles
    Test number
    693481015269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,226 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    379738154207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,419 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,419 miles
    Test number
    517202943287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,512 miles
    Test number
    806561462237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PLN

Does L8 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PLN is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PLN?
The MOT on L8 PLN is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PLN done?
L8 PLN was recorded at 75,202 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
Has L8 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PLN has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 PLN 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 PLN find?
L8 PLN passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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