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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,499 cc

R8 TCBMOT history

R8 TCB is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 11 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 94,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
94,869 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TCB was last recorded at 94,869 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,197 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,672 miles
Average per year
12,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,869 miles
  • 2025 – 92,197 miles
  • 2024 – 80,083 miles
  • 2023 – 64,730 miles
  • 2022 – 49,765 miles
  • 2021 – 34,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area.

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,869 miles (+2,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    439270496080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area.

  2. Pass92,197 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    511977051893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,196 miles (+12,113)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,196 miles
    Test number
    263221012267
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,083 miles (+15,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,083 miles
    Test number
    200327794808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass64,730 miles (+14,965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    118004450753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  6. Pass49,765 miles (+14,917)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    467653376393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    323053107640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Questions about R8 TCB

Does R8 TCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TCB is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R8 TCB?
The MOT on R8 TCB is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TCB done?
R8 TCB was recorded at 94,869 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 12,146 miles a year.
Has R8 TCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TCB has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R8 TCB 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 TCB find?
R8 TCB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim.; nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area..

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