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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T800 ERAMOT history

T800 ERA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,951 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T800 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T800 ERA was last recorded at 99,951 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,949 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,951 miles
  • 2025 – 99,772 miles
  • 2024 – 99,340 miles
  • 2023 – 90,663 miles
  • 2022 – 90,426 miles
  • 2021 – 90,274 miles
  • 2020 – 89,814 miles
  • 2019 – 87,098 miles
  • 2018 – 83,165 miles
  • 2017 – 79,517 miles
  • 2016 – 74,506 miles
  • 2015 – 67,367 miles
  • 2014 – 59,718 miles
  • 2013 – 53,367 miles
  • 2012 – 47,944 miles
  • 2011 – 42,432 miles
  • 2010 – 35,868 miles
  • 2009 – 30,165 miles
  • 2008 – 24,510 miles
  • 2007 – 22,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,951 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Hand brake lever no reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,951 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    738528557297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,949 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,949 miles
    Test number
    223349942019
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, join to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,947 miles (+175)6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    988122700948
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily cracked / deteriorated

  4. Pass99,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,772 miles
    Test number
    297909236029
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,772 miles (+432)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,772 miles
    Test number
    297036258525
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively twisted Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,340 miles (+8,677)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,340 miles
    Test number
    750584902093
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,663 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    147947967097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,426 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,426 miles
    Test number
    213426528016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    280434498404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,274 miles (+460)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    954224862420
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass89,814 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    487340782522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,098 miles (+3,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    962450242066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. Unsure of exact location (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass83,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    195523417225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail83,165 miles (+3,648)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    482153858235
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding when rotated by hand.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass79,517 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    767315847219
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat sheld loose

  16. Pass74,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    186343196492
    • AdvisoryOil residue on engine

  17. Fail74,505 miles (+7,138)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    547711394676
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/cover (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass67,367 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,367 miles
    Test number
    415227735103
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes perished mot borderline pass

  19. Fail67,367 miles (+7,649)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,367 miles
    Test number
    288226235107
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s/r brake

  20. Pass59,718 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    298034834412
    • NoteBoth front wishbone reaar bushes worn & flexing under load
    • NoteCorrossion to exhaust system
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrishing
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin holed & corroded
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s/r brake

  21. Fail59,718 miles (+6,351)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    228414734432
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone reaar bushes worn & flexing under load
    • NoteCorrossion to exhaust system
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrishing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in treaad not deep enough to reach cords / hevily stepping in tread worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin holed & corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread worn inside edge
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s/r brake

  22. Pass53,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    477974233152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,367 miles (+5,423)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    536864633183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  24. Pass47,944 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    757337142177
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre inner side wall split.

  25. Fail47,944 miles (+5,512)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    439597542127
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre inner side wall split.

  26. Pass42,432 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    308201041117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,407 miles (+6,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    267150541164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass35,868 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    180724540450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,165 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    201815349072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,510 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    382965648092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,765 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    402318297217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass18,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,555 miles
    Test number
    610248467028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail18,555 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,555 miles
    Test number
    160448667071
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T800 ERA

Does T800 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T800 ERA is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T800 ERA?
The MOT on T800 ERA is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T800 ERA done?
T800 ERA was recorded at 99,951 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,231 miles a year.
Has T800 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T800 ERA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T800 ERA 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 T800 ERA find?
T800 ERA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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