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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L8 XEGMOT history

L8 XEG is a black petrol MINI ONE first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,558 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
ONE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XEG was last recorded at 69,558 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,609 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,949 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,558 miles
  • 2024 – 65,609 miles
  • 2023 – 59,658 miles
  • 2022 – 55,838 miles
  • 2021 – 51,578 miles
  • 2020 – 48,703 miles
  • 2019 – 43,871 miles
  • 2018 – 36,758 miles
  • 2017 – 30,175 miles
  • 2016 – 24,012 miles
  • 2015 – 17,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,558 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,558 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    490403067788
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,558 miles (+3,949)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    584692038322
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,609 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    299346470248
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass63,463 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    202988129968
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass59,658 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    168127981869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,838 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,838 miles
    Test number
    342756024407
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass51,578 miles (+2,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    220916456827
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass48,703 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    202320143452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,871 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    670007992035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,758 miles (+6,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    617032338474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,175 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    874544480150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    400843042269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,012 miles (+6,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    605472829058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass17,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,276 miles
    Test number
    608595055052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XEG

Does L8 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XEG is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 XEG?
The MOT on L8 XEG is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XEG done?
L8 XEG was recorded at 69,558 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has L8 XEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XEG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 XEG 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 XEG find?
L8 XEG passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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