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MINI Countryman Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,600 cc

S8 EPSMOT history

S8 EPS is a blue petrol MINI Countryman Cooper S first used on 13 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S8 EPS blue MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,536 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EPS was last recorded at 79,536 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,044 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,536 miles
  • 2025 – 79,044 miles
  • 2024 – 78,417 miles
  • 2023 – 78,232 miles
  • 2022 – 72,488 miles
  • 2021 – 68,074 miles
  • 2020 – 63,970 miles
  • 2019 – 61,129 miles
  • 2018 – 57,700 miles
  • 2017 – 53,879 miles
  • 2016 – 52,960 miles
  • 2015 – 48,074 miles
  • 2014 – 43,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,536 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    977052119373
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,536 miles (+492)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    591967204281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    474542942443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail79,044 miles (+627)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    303396630485
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,417 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    375437158160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,232 miles (+5,744)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,232 miles
    Test number
    497246647384
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,488 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    316766331642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,467 miles (+4,393)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    362953934471
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,074 miles (+4,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    635545822019
    • 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))

  10. Pass63,970 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    209095765881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,129 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    851202712954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,700 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    511856949664
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,879 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    300210243551
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

  14. Pass52,960 miles (+4,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    497606283445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass48,074 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    557678988094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,351 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    985804434281
    • NoteFront and rear tyres low on tread

Questions about S8 EPS

Does S8 EPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EPS is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 EPS?
The MOT on S8 EPS is valid until 26 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 EPS done?
S8 EPS was recorded at 79,536 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has S8 EPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EPS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 EPS 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 EPS find?
S8 EPS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front valve stem slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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