2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · F117 ELA
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 99,931 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
F117 ELA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 99,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F117 ELA Mileage History
- 25/01/202391,669 mi
- 05/02/202495,178 mi+3,509 mi
- 12/02/202598,438 mi+3,260 mi
- 17/03/202699,931 mi+1,493 mi
- 17/03/202699,931 mi
Average of roughly 2,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F117 ELA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (F117 ELA) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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