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MINI John Cooper Works Coupe

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L8 TRYMOT history

L8 TRY is a white petrol MINI John Cooper Works Coupe first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,990 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works Coupe
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TRY was last recorded at 86,990 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 10,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,048 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,942 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,990 miles
  • 2025 – 76,048 miles
  • 2024 – 75,129 miles
  • 2023 – 74,599 miles
  • 2022 – 68,268 miles
  • 2021 – 61,602 miles
  • 2020 – 48,653 miles
  • 2019 – 40,176 miles
  • 2018 – 36,612 miles
  • 2017 – 34,831 miles
  • 2016 – 28,608 miles
  • 2015 – 22,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,990 miles
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,990 miles (+10,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    370241261381
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  2. Pass76,048 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    678018903293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,129 miles
    Test number
    872121732243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,129 miles (+530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,129 miles
    Test number
    223747545816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,599 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    179262132812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    701995132272
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail68,268 miles (+6,666)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    760719522908
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    940258348764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,602 miles (+12,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    117395033158
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner tread stepped

  10. Pass48,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    464581366863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,653 miles (+8,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    517886492785
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  12. Pass40,176 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,176 miles
    Test number
    374861635797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass36,612 miles (+1,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    440989914110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass34,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    578900314504
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail34,831 miles (+6,223)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    125906141865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,608 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,608 miles
    Test number
    983172906906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,601 miles
    Test number
    135197845047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TRY

Does L8 TRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TRY is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TRY?
The MOT on L8 TRY is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TRY done?
L8 TRY was recorded at 86,990 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has L8 TRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TRY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 TRY 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 TRY find?
L8 TRY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyres worn on edges.

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