MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
R8 TCAMOT history
R8 TCA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 105,525 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,893 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R8 TCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R8 TCA was last recorded at 105,525 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,525 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,893 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,525 miles
- 2025 – 103,941 miles
- 2024 – 101,150 miles
- 2023 – 99,462 miles
- 2022 – 97,526 miles
- 2021 – 94,062 miles
- 2020 – 92,439 miles
- 2019 – 88,886 miles
- 2018 – 84,986 miles
- 2017 – 79,730 miles
- 2015 – 72,579 miles
- 2014 – 66,769 miles
- 2013 – 63,958 miles
- 2012 – 58,891 miles
- 2011 – 51,730 miles
- 2010 – 48,221 miles
- 2009 – 44,337 miles
- 2008 – 42,595 miles
- 2007 – 34,921 miles
- 2006 – 28,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,525 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Fuel cap seal perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tank straps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
32 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,525 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 105,525 miles
- Test number
- 999825055945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail105,525 miles (+1,584)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,525 miles
- Test number
- 882216199028
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass103,941 miles (+2,791)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 103,941 miles
- Test number
- 865302939641
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes at rear + (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
Pass101,150 miles (+1,688)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 101,150 miles
- Test number
- 260630734326
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 and suspension components including shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass99,462 miles (+1,936)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 99,462 miles
- Test number
- 762287203555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass97,526 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 97,526 miles
- Test number
- 952207883338
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail97,526 miles (+3,464)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,526 miles
- Test number
- 782390961397
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass94,062 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 94,062 miles
- Test number
- 406795842782
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail94,062 miles (+1,623)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,062 miles
- Test number
- 337163786859
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass92,439 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 92,439 miles
- Test number
- 890571801182
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail92,439 miles (+3,553)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,439 miles
- Test number
- 950192671303
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass88,886 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,886 miles
- Test number
- 759810531454
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTank straps corroded
Fail88,886 miles (+3,900)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,886 miles
- Test number
- 340086459177
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTank straps corroded
Pass84,986 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 84,986 miles
- Test number
- 917697695722
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on edges
Pass79,730 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,730 miles
- Test number
- 566410635110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,579 miles (+5,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,579 miles
- Test number
- 421628025996
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall
Pass66,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,769 miles
- Test number
- 357409564492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,769 miles (+2,811)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,769 miles
- Test number
- 937319464280
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,958 miles (+5,067)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,958 miles
- Test number
- 366178063455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,891 miles (+2,274)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,891 miles
- Test number
- 516141372228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,617 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,617 miles
- Test number
- 347404692074
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass56,617 miles (+4,887)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 56,617 miles
- Test number
- 547854192063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,730 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 51,730 miles
- Test number
- 266144341461
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail51,730 miles (+3,509)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,730 miles
- Test number
- 889924041160
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass48,221 miles (+3,884)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,221 miles
- Test number
- 533875100116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,337 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,337 miles
- Test number
- 420436609176
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass44,337 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,337 miles
- Test number
- 963566609198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,595 miles (+1,152)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,595 miles
- Test number
- 223529918269
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass41,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,443 miles
- Test number
- 321926738122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,441 miles (+6,520)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,441 miles
- Test number
- 982546438162
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,921 miles (+6,858)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 34,921 miles
- Test number
- 400469207101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,063 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,063 miles
- Test number
- 122260686494
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about R8 TCA
- Does R8 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TCA is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R8 TCA?
- The MOT on R8 TCA is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R8 TCA done?
- R8 TCA was recorded at 105,525 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
- Has R8 TCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R8 TCA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on R8 TCA 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 R8 TCA find?
- R8 TCA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 7 more.
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