2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DG08 RVU
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 108,393 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG08 RVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2026
- 108,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG08 RVU 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 (DG08 RVU) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
DG08 RVU Mileage History
- 22/08/202390,873 mi
- 19/08/202498,667 mi+7,794 mi
- 02/09/2025103,841 mi+5,174 mi
- 12/09/2025103,859 mi+18 mi
- 04/09/2026108,393 mi+4,534 mi
Average of roughly 5,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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