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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T8 SAOMOT history

T8 SAO is a grey petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
119,916 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SAO was last recorded at 119,916 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,014 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,916 miles
  • 2024 – 119,014 miles
  • 2023 – 115,798 miles
  • 2022 – 110,355 miles
  • 2020 – 108,632 miles
  • 2019 – 105,406 miles
  • 2018 – 102,257 miles
  • 2017 – 99,218 miles
  • 2016 – 96,917 miles
  • 2015 – 90,809 miles
  • 2014 – 79,069 miles
  • 2013 – 71,914 miles
  • 2012 – 63,070 miles
  • 2011 – 53,594 miles
  • 2010 – 47,063 miles
  • 2009 – 40,686 miles
  • 2008 – 25,148 miles
  • 2007 – 19,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPAS PIPES SLIGHT LEAK
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,916 miles (+902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,916 miles
    Test number
    109586622652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS PIPES SLIGHT LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Pass119,014 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,014 miles
    Test number
    547785951830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,798 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    377599092977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,355 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,355 miles
    Test number
    668983897439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    810353667452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,632 miles (+3,226)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    510393815751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    610633690853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,406 miles (+3,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    104773002893
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,257 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    867749636015
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear

  10. Pass99,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    138320433830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail99,218 miles (+2,301)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    121438688340
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    851960439757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail96,917 miles (+6,108)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    317202071993
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass90,809 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,809 miles
    Test number
    317662445066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  15. Fail90,802 miles (+11,733)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,802 miles
    Test number
    756730645023
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  16. Pass79,069 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    117392324040
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  17. Fail79,067 miles (+7,153)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    775531524021
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass71,914 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    267592743036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    817298232097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,070 miles (+9,476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    327627932074
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,594 miles (+6,531)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    965934681009
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass47,063 miles (+6,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    322074080053
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass40,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    300629189011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,686 miles (+1,560)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    723055389060
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass39,126 miles (+13,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    192471069029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,148 miles (+5,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    333008438080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    694892627126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 SAO

Does T8 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 SAO expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 SAO?
The MOT on T8 SAO expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 SAO done?
T8 SAO was recorded at 119,916 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has T8 SAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SAO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 SAO 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 T8 SAO find?
T8 SAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; pas pipes slight leak, and 1 more.

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