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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S8 LHWMOT history

S8 LHW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

S8 LHW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
109,274 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LHW was last recorded at 109,274 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 3,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,749 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,525 miles
Average per year
5,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,274 miles
  • 2025 – 105,749 miles
  • 2024 – 102,278 miles
  • 2023 – 99,046 miles
  • 2022 – 98,975 miles
  • 2021 – 89,846 miles
  • 2020 – 83,864 miles
  • 2019 – 80,476 miles
  • 2018 – 74,625 miles
  • 2016 – 71,453 miles
  • 2015 – 62,971 miles
  • 2014 – 54,108 miles
  • 2013 – 45,769 miles
  • 2012 – 32,329 miles
  • 2011 – 18,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,274 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,274 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    216372331057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,749 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,749 miles
    Test number
    327277399968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass102,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,278 miles
    Test number
    938819086332
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail102,278 miles (+3,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,278 miles
    Test number
    633462850829
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass99,046 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,046 miles
    Test number
    631462758815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,975 miles
    Test number
    226980123838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail98,975 miles (+9,129)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,975 miles
    Test number
    504874392457
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass89,846 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,846 miles
    Test number
    736540500550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail89,826 miles (+5,962)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,826 miles
    Test number
    467207140560
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass83,864 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    367285313107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,476 miles (+5,851)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    188000074817
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,625 miles (+3,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,625 miles
    Test number
    805279438499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass71,453 miles (+8,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    421555795610
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass62,971 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    395952128066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,108 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    817581754266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,769 miles (+13,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    588497243244
    • 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)
  17. Pass32,329 miles (+13,966)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,329 miles
    Test number
    756787142218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,363 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,363 miles
    Test number
    409527631269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted at time of manufacture do not allow full inspection
  19. Fail18,363 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,363 miles
    Test number
    948647331238
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted at time of manufacture do not allow full inspection

Questions about S8 LHW

Does S8 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LHW is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LHW?
The MOT on S8 LHW is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LHW done?
S8 LHW was recorded at 109,274 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 5,995 miles a year.
Has S8 LHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LHW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 LHW 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 LHW find?
S8 LHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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