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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L8 RUCMOT history

L8 RUC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 4 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

L8 RUC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,943 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RUC was last recorded at 99,943 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,685 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,258 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,943 miles
  • 2025 – 93,685 miles
  • 2024 – 86,855 miles
  • 2023 – 78,374 miles
  • 2022 – 71,915 miles
  • 2021 – 63,725 miles
  • 2020 – 57,713 miles
  • 2019 – 47,804 miles
  • 2018 – 37,852 miles
  • 2016 – 37,750 miles
  • 2015 – 32,318 miles
  • 2014 – 24,797 miles
  • 2013 – 22,903 miles
  • 2012 – 21,261 miles
  • 2011 – 17,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,943 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,943 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    387838922246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,685 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    577673242548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,577 miles (+6,722)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    261773417930
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,855 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    449233393262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,374 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    228707476456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,915 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    900648949773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,561 miles (+7,836)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    359068425826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,725 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    953004345353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,713 miles (+616)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    629097800234
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail57,097 miles (+9,293)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    882112701053
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding note brake disc in poor condition (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slightly sticking brake

  11. Pass47,804 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    146152182103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,852 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    141404564728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,750 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    689215875427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,318 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,318 miles
    Test number
    455727695127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,797 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,797 miles
    Test number
    578358454102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,903 miles (+1,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,903 miles
    Test number
    146250953144
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass21,261 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,261 miles
    Test number
    376195572102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,449 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,449 miles
    Test number
    428099231141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    587787001049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,902 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    995937901066
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Questions about L8 RUC

Does L8 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RUC is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RUC?
The MOT on L8 RUC is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RUC done?
L8 RUC was recorded at 99,943 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has L8 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RUC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 RUC 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 RUC find?
L8 RUC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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