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MINI Countryman

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L8 RTUMOT history

L8 RTU is a red diesel MINI Countryman first used on 28 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L8 RTU red MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,713 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RTU was last recorded at 72,713 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,713 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,713 miles
  • 2024 – 67,047 miles
  • 2023 – 60,436 miles
  • 2022 – 54,279 miles
  • 2021 – 45,249 miles
  • 2020 – 40,701 miles
  • 2019 – 27,849 miles
  • 2018 – 20,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,713 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    227767818617
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,713 miles (+5,666)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    318133953941
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass67,047 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,047 miles
    Test number
    755757342737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,436 miles (+6,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    197281475422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass54,279 miles (+9,030)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    524916726772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,249 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    314984976582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,701 miles (+12,852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    772192280275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,849 miles
    Test number
    835040539012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,849 miles (+7,321)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,849 miles
    Test number
    701800357728
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass20,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,528 miles
    Test number
    678937725855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about L8 RTU

Does L8 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RTU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 RTU?
The MOT on L8 RTU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RTU done?
L8 RTU was recorded at 72,713 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,896 miles a year.
Has L8 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RTU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 RTU 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 RTU find?
L8 RTU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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