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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

V70 COWMOT history

V70 COW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

V70 COW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,547 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 COW was last recorded at 128,547 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,207 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,340 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,547 miles
  • 2025 – 127,207 miles
  • 2024 – 124,246 miles
  • 2023 – 122,038 miles
  • 2022 – 118,850 miles
  • 2021 – 116,120 miles
  • 2020 – 114,687 miles
  • 2019 – 110,486 miles
  • 2018 – 105,142 miles
  • 2017 – 99,552 miles
  • 2016 – 84,764 miles
  • 2015 – 73,935 miles
  • 2014 – 69,716 miles
  • 2013 – 64,218 miles
  • 2012 – 47,860 miles
  • 2011 – 37,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,547 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,547 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,547 miles
    Test number
    580382346096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,207 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    123809278325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,246 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    378361404035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Fail124,243 miles (+2,205)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,243 miles
    Test number
    540807785549
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Pass122,038 miles (+3,188)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,038 miles
    Test number
    348705216426
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass118,850 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    489334770287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,120 miles (+1,433)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,120 miles
    Test number
    103245241769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass114,687 miles (+4,201)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,687 miles
    Test number
    221547536931
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass110,486 miles (+5,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,486 miles
    Test number
    170545814010
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near the turbocharger. (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass105,142 miles (+5,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,142 miles
    Test number
    513112578690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lip of corrosion to o/s/f inner brake disc surface
  11. Pass99,552 miles (+14,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    186153288426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass84,764 miles (+10,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    249465651671
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass73,935 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,935 miles
    Test number
    198512207049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,716 miles (+5,498)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    535025254236
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in o/s edge of tred
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  15. Pass64,218 miles (+16,358)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    217687503296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteN/s/f outer brake pad worn low(aprox 4mm)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look low?
  16. Pass47,860 miles (+10,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    999966502249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass37,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    375958871195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 COW

Does V70 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 COW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 COW?
The MOT on V70 COW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 COW done?
V70 COW was recorded at 128,547 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has V70 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 COW has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V70 COW 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 V70 COW find?
V70 COW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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