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Orange · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

V8 DSBMOT history

V8 DSB is an orange petrol MINI Cooper first used on 4 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 100,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V8 DSB orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,474 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DSB was last recorded at 100,474 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,835 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
6,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,474 miles
  • 2025 – 99,835 miles
  • 2024 – 97,691 miles
  • 2023 – 89,083 miles
  • 2022 – 75,675 miles
  • 2021 – 65,094 miles
  • 2019 – 57,427 miles
  • 2018 – 46,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,474 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,474 miles (+639)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,474 miles
    Test number
    271973219236
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,835 miles (+2,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    996470966514
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,691 miles (+8,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    235915355787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,083 miles (+13,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,083 miles
    Test number
    741153838017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,675 miles
    Test number
    480106340510
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail75,675 miles (+10,581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,675 miles
    Test number
    641019156892
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    940560500751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,094 miles (+7,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    475973218754
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,427 miles (+10,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    677010540978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    707356318509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Questions about V8 DSB

Does V8 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DSB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DSB?
The MOT on V8 DSB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DSB done?
V8 DSB was recorded at 100,474 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
Has V8 DSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DSB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 DSB 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 V8 DSB find?
V8 DSB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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