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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

X8 RUVMOT history

X8 RUV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,710 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 RUV was last recorded at 122,710 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,684 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,710 miles
  • 2024 – 113,624 miles
  • 2023 – 107,100 miles
  • 2022 – 99,013 miles
  • 2021 – 95,569 miles
  • 2020 – 93,953 miles
  • 2018 – 87,319 miles
  • 2017 – 82,998 miles
  • 2016 – 77,520 miles
  • 2015 – 72,004 miles
  • 2014 – 65,773 miles
  • 2013 – 55,341 miles
  • 2012 – 41,254 miles
  • 2011 – 21,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,710 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    167013541550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail122,684 miles (+9,060)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    749672406278
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Low fluid warning on dash/frozen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Water ingress in lamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve deteriorating/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play detected in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps functioning, but showing red light
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on, indicating pressures need checking/adjusting
    • AdvisoryYellow handbrake warning light on dash
  3. Pass113,624 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    347995285484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass107,100 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    604083631643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,013 miles (+3,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,013 miles
    Test number
    588791902139
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass95,569 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    221826579820
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    222510532110
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass148,126 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,126 km
    Test number
    807572448511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,319 miles (+4,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    508865941497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass82,998 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    918356215811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,520 miles (+5,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    404028320214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
  12. Pass72,004 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    106993465447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,773 miles (+10,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    535517364052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass55,341 miles (+14,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    827051673001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,254 miles (+19,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    546002272099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,579 miles
    Test number
    709570251062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 RUV

Does X8 RUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 RUV is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 RUV?
The MOT on X8 RUV is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 RUV done?
X8 RUV was recorded at 122,710 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,731 miles a year.
Has X8 RUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RUV has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 RUV 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 X8 RUV find?
X8 RUV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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