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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,998 cc

L8 XLLMOT history

L8 XLL is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 2 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 62,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,966 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XLL was last recorded at 62,966 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,359 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,607 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,966 miles
  • 2025 – 59,359 miles
  • 2024 – 56,173 miles
  • 2023 – 52,889 miles
  • 2022 – 46,890 miles
  • 2021 – 41,266 miles
  • 2020 – 37,294 miles
  • 2019 – 30,600 miles
  • 2018 – 25,936 miles
  • 2017 – 20,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,966 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    353977198161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,359 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,359 miles
    Test number
    119642038925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass56,173 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    452667667469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,172 miles (+3,283)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    264093068116
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass52,889 miles (+5,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    855810253470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,890 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,890 miles
    Test number
    379528463485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,266 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,266 miles
    Test number
    836688857146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,294 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    867131591623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,600 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    650756762466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,597 miles (+1,307)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    316505876298
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass29,290 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,290 miles
    Test number
    586048771547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,936 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,936 miles
    Test number
    797266536843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,681 miles
    Test number
    520783153051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XLL

Does L8 XLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XLL is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XLL?
The MOT on L8 XLL is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XLL done?
L8 XLL was recorded at 62,966 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has L8 XLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XLL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 XLL 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 XLL find?
L8 XLL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.

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