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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S8 XJRMOT history

S8 XJR is a white petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S8 XJR white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,411 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XJR was last recorded at 100,411 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,512 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,899 miles
Average per year
6,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,411 miles
  • 2024 – 96,512 miles
  • 2022 – 89,487 miles
  • 2021 – 83,887 miles
  • 2020 – 81,270 miles
  • 2019 – 68,332 miles
  • 2018 – 65,072 miles
  • 2017 – 57,608 miles
  • 2016 – 46,681 miles
  • 2015 – 38,302 miles
  • 2014 – 28,873 miles
  • 2013 – 21,008 miles
  • 2012 – 14,430 miles
  • 2011 – 8,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,411 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,411 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,411 miles
    Test number
    310262305516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,411 miles (+3,899)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,411 miles
    Test number
    127676161562
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,512 miles (+4,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    130979325856
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,065 miles (+2,578)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    992102351701
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,487 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    984971604310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,887 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    243819327872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,270 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,270 miles
    Test number
    610092925277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail81,269 miles (+12,937)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,269 miles
    Test number
    861719254579
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,332 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    900337722535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,072 miles (+7,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    522988115492
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,608 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    972744946307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail57,608 miles (+10,927)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    286981739249
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass46,681 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    109903024792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail46,681 miles (+8,379)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    215546989911
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    679185535133
    • 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. Fail38,302 miles (+9,429)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    159455735183
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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. Pass28,873 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    158702694059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,008 miles (+6,578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,008 miles
    Test number
    908349203136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F, N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING

  19. Pass14,430 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,430 miles
    Test number
    235927712189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,532 miles
    Test number
    385450611106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S8 XJR

Does S8 XJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XJR is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XJR?
The MOT on S8 XJR is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XJR done?
S8 XJR was recorded at 100,411 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
Has S8 XJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XJR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 XJR 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 XJR find?
S8 XJR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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