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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L8 TWMMOT history

L8 TWM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 17,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

L8 TWM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
17,655 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TWM was last recorded at 17,655 miles on 20 May 2024, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2017: 5,596 miles, lower than 54,420 miles on 3 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,591 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
64 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,655 miles
  • 2021 – 17,591 miles
  • 2019 – 16,076 miles
  • 2018 – 11,045 miles
  • 2017 – 5,596 miles
  • 2016 – 54,420 miles
  • 2014 – 47,767 miles
  • 2013 – 46,881 miles
  • 2012 – 45,799 miles
  • 2011 – 44,214 miles
  • 2009 – 34,483 miles
  • 2008 – 27,581 miles
  • 2007 – 21,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,655 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower ujay (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE...

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,655 miles (+64)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    278635920280
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower ujay (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

  2. Pass17,591 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    17,591 miles
    Test number
    112946959428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUUM U/J...

  3. Fail17,591 miles (+1,515)1 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,591 miles
    Test number
    404571681974
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUUM U/J...

  4. Pass16,076 miles (+5,031)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,076 miles
    Test number
    526752076334
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass11,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    11,045 miles
    Test number
    706352454127
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail11,045 miles (+5,449)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,045 miles
    Test number
    257336296605
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass5,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    5,596 miles
    Test number
    542446878732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail5,596 miles (-48,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,596 miles
    Test number
    241611515547
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  9. Pass54,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    257243133710
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    711075573277
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    789375486221
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass47,767 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    187775464333
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator's O/S bracket damaged
    • NoteSlight knocking noise in steering column

  13. Fail47,767 miles (+886)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    929975664357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator's O/S bracket damaged
    • NoteSlight knocking noise in steering column

  14. Pass46,881 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    935285183253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,799 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    758898652264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,214 miles (+9,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    139291351185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    792579459270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,483 miles (+6,902)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    910508559228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass27,581 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    174625188172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    574880487106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 TWM

Does L8 TWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 TWM expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 TWM?
The MOT on L8 TWM expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 TWM done?
L8 TWM was recorded at 17,655 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024.
Has L8 TWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TWM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 TWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 TWM find?
L8 TWM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 13 advisories: brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 10 more.

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