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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

Y8 PCGMOT history

Y8 PCG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

Y8 PCG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,433 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 PCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 PCG was last recorded at 91,433 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2019: 14,475 miles, lower than 74,976 miles on 17 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,382 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,433 miles
  • 2025 – 89,130 miles
  • 2024 – 87,746 miles
  • 2023 – 86,276 miles
  • 2022 – 84,611 miles
  • 2021 – 82,486 miles
  • 2020 – 80,512 miles
  • 2019 – 77,731 miles
  • 2018 – 74,976 miles
  • 2017 – 72,397 miles
  • 2016 – 65,145 miles
  • 2015 – 59,914 miles
  • 2014 – 56,581 miles
  • 2013 – 51,683 miles
  • 2012 – 45,490 miles
  • 2011 – 39,664 miles
  • 2010 – 33,329 miles
  • 2009 – 22,846 miles
  • 2008 – 16,203 miles
  • 2007 – 13,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,433 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,433 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    676101462342
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail91,382 miles (+2,252)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    113616941473
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass89,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,130 miles
    Test number
    863124484127
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail89,128 miles (+1,382)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    331020061330
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass87,746 miles (+1,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    303440838292
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power streering pipe/hose has slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass86,276 miles (+1,665)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    267437811382
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass84,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,611 miles
    Test number
    603112673531
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail84,611 miles (+2,125)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,611 miles
    Test number
    217156741202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass82,486 miles (+1,974)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    949653609504
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass80,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    619760627615
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail80,512 miles (+2,781)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    395908688604
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,731 miles (+63,256)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    956639759263
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  13. Fail14,475 miles (-60,501)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,475 miles
    Test number
    136021844128
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  14. Pass74,976 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    470640590258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,397 miles (+130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    811289656376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r jacking point missing
  16. Fail72,267 miles (+7,122)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    721512563996
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryN/s wiperblade smearing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r jacking point missing
  17. Pass65,145 miles (+5,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,145 miles
    Test number
    207440924121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r service and parking brake only just met legal limit requires attention
  18. Pass59,914 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    105594285124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,581 miles (+4,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,581 miles
    Test number
    206660694142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass51,683 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    768193383152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,490 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    738445182130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,664 miles
    Test number
    386562181163
    • NoteWipers split
  23. Fail39,664 miles (+6,335)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,664 miles
    Test number
    969122481192
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteWipers split
  24. Pass33,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    593699580109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  25. Fail33,329 miles (+10,483)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    514588080126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  26. Pass22,846 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,846 miles
    Test number
    823033479102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,203 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,203 miles
    Test number
    931890398167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,202 miles (+3,042)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    172456388154
    • DangerousCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
  29. Pass13,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,160 miles
    Test number
    341388907298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 PCG

Does Y8 PCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 PCG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 PCG?
The MOT on Y8 PCG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 PCG done?
Y8 PCG was recorded at 91,433 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has Y8 PCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 PCG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 PCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 PCG find?
Y8 PCG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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