2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · E3 RRS
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 153,280 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E3 RRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 153,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E3 RRS Mileage History
- 01/02/202361,305 mi
- 01/02/202361,305 mi
- 15/03/202465,202 mi+3,897 mi
- 23/04/2025153,280 mi+88,078 mi
- 23/04/2025153,280 mi
Average of roughly 41,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E3 RRS 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 (E3 RRS) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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