2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · AC08 LFM
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 140,845 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
AC08 LFM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 140,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AC08 LFM Mileage History
- 17/03/201132,831 mi
- 19/03/201241,479 mi+8,648 mi
- 19/04/201348,157 mi+6,678 mi
- 28/03/201455,350 mi+7,193 mi
- 02/04/201455,425 mi+75 mi
- 12/03/201565,018 mi+9,593 mi
- 12/03/201565,019 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201674,387 mi+9,368 mi
- 10/02/201748,592 mi-25,795 mi
- 13/02/201784,592 mi+36,000 mi
- 07/03/201895,997 mi+11,405 mi
- 29/03/2019106,247 mi+10,250 mi
- 29/03/2019106,247 mi
- 19/03/2020115,253 mi+9,006 mi
- 09/04/2021122,744 mi+7,491 mi
- 07/11/2022133,103 mi+10,359 mi
- 25/01/2024137,678 mi+4,575 mi
- 25/01/2024137,678 mi
- 23/01/2025140,845 mi+3,167 mi
Average of roughly 7,796 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AC08 LFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (AC08 LFM) between March 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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