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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L8 PTJMOT history

L8 PTJ is a black diesel MINI first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,400 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PTJ was last recorded at 92,400 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,226 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,174 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,400 miles
  • 2025 – 88,226 miles
  • 2024 – 85,708 miles
  • 2023 – 76,550 miles
  • 2022 – 61,613 miles
  • 2021 – 48,867 miles
  • 2020 – 45,269 miles
  • 2019 – 42,996 miles
  • 2018 – 38,128 miles
  • 2017 – 32,845 miles
  • 2016 – 27,013 miles
  • 2015 – 23,088 miles
  • 2014 – 17,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,400 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,400 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    837199684355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,226 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    357515324182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,708 miles (+9,158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    443937900504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass76,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    119106599311
    • 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))
  5. Fail76,550 miles (+14,937)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    635730176329
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • 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))
  6. Pass61,613 miles (+12,746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    175652375032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass48,867 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,867 miles
    Test number
    322324337823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    178580245657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,269 miles (+2,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    138196689618
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass42,996 miles (+4,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    245537229908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass38,128 miles (+5,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,128 miles
    Test number
    833551972232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass32,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    989375376827
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail32,845 miles (+5,832)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    296399338310
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass27,013 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,013 miles
    Test number
    153563240001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,088 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,088 miles
    Test number
    135667245151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass23,088 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,088 miles
    Test number
    429747745191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,512 miles
    Test number
    568564034153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PTJ

Does L8 PTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PTJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PTJ?
The MOT on L8 PTJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PTJ done?
L8 PTJ was recorded at 92,400 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has L8 PTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PTJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 PTJ 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 PTJ find?
L8 PTJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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