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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

V8 GAMMOT history

V8 GAM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 30 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 60,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V8 GAM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,094 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GAM was last recorded at 60,094 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,655 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,439 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,094 miles
  • 2024 – 57,655 miles
  • 2023 – 54,250 miles
  • 2022 – 51,558 miles
  • 2021 – 49,129 miles
  • 2020 – 46,988 miles
  • 2019 – 44,946 miles
  • 2018 – 42,798 miles
  • 2017 – 40,158 miles
  • 2016 – 37,059 miles
  • 2015 – 33,865 miles
  • 2014 – 30,027 miles
  • 2013 – 25,337 miles
  • 2012 – 20,470 miles
  • 2011 – 14,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,094 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    837960029002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass57,655 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    951761979305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,250 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    342185133693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,247 miles (+2,689)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    837524921438
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,558 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    775606320729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,129 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    934478273953
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components
  7. Pass46,988 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,988 miles
    Test number
    844002756914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,946 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,946 miles
    Test number
    314387088077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,798 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,798 miles
    Test number
    712143794013
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,158 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    873241498994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass37,059 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    482730626288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,865 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,865 miles
    Test number
    280046239073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,027 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,027 miles
    Test number
    477412924332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,337 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,337 miles
    Test number
    396066213338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,470 miles (+5,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,470 miles
    Test number
    616467512363
    • NoteWipers poor
  16. Pass14,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,517 miles
    Test number
    867276911326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,517 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,517 miles
    Test number
    346555011312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteLow tyre warning on

Questions about V8 GAM

Does V8 GAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GAM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 GAM?
The MOT on V8 GAM is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GAM done?
V8 GAM was recorded at 60,094 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has V8 GAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GAM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 GAM 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 GAM find?
V8 GAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge roughly 3mm in places..

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