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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

S8 EMFMOT history

S8 EMF is a white petrol MINI first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S8 EMF white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,806 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EMF was last recorded at 50,806 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,797 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,806 miles
  • 2025 – 49,617 miles
  • 2024 – 48,015 miles
  • 2023 – 46,970 miles
  • 2022 – 45,644 miles
  • 2021 – 41,758 miles
  • 2020 – 40,826 miles
  • 2019 – 39,531 miles
  • 2018 – 37,942 miles
  • 2017 – 36,468 miles
  • 2016 – 34,437 miles
  • 2015 – 32,152 miles
  • 2014 – 28,313 miles
  • 2013 – 24,770 miles
  • 2012 – 19,301 miles
  • 2011 – 14,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,806 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,806 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    364494688068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,797 miles (+1,180)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    820586585649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,617 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    604967443506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail49,616 miles (+1,601)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    519152781326
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,015 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    567837634577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,970 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    127598093444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,931 miles (+1,287)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,931 miles
    Test number
    466883827626
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass45,644 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    346452402888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,758 miles (+932)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    849574969878
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,826 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,826 miles
    Test number
    289085051213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,531 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    850946000491
    • AdvisoryRear brakes/handbrake binding

  12. Pass37,942 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    722381177772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,468 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    556362429745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,437 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    807839455672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,152 miles (+3,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    476727655083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,313 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    957360954048
    • 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. Pass24,770 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    988768853088
    • NoteNearside steering arm has slight play

  18. Fail24,767 miles (+5,466)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,767 miles
    Test number
    337617753051
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNearside steering arm has slight play

  19. Pass19,301 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,301 miles
    Test number
    318728452071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,267 miles
    Test number
    867387861095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 EMF

Does S8 EMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EMF is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 EMF?
The MOT on S8 EMF is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 EMF done?
S8 EMF was recorded at 50,806 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,434 miles a year.
Has S8 EMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EMF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 EMF 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 S8 EMF find?
S8 EMF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded.

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