2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · CY08 ELL
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 119,623 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CY08 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 119,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CY08 ELL Mileage History
- 08/03/2023108,401 mi
- 07/03/2024110,767 mi+2,366 mi
- 05/03/2025113,714 mi+2,947 mi
- 09/04/2026119,623 mi+5,909 mi
- 09/04/2026119,623 mi
Average of roughly 3,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CY08 ELL 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 (CY08 ELL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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