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2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AV08 FBJ

AV08 FBJ

2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 73,817 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2008 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,817 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc

AV08 FBJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
  • 73,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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AV08 FBJ Mileage History

  1. 15/08/202370,284 mi
  2. 09/08/202471,885 mi+1,601 mi
  3. 04/08/202573,187 mi+1,302 mi
  4. 09/07/202673,817 mi+630 mi
  5. 09/07/202673,817 mi

Average of roughly 1,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AV08 FBJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 15:54
MOT Analysis

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 (AV08 FBJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 July 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.

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ADVISORY