2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · EW08 DOG
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 94,865 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EW08 DOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 94,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EW08 DOG 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 (EW08 DOG) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EW08 DOG Mileage History
- 20/10/202268,989 mi
- 20/10/202372,852 mi+3,863 mi
- 24/10/202372,864 mi+12 mi
- 15/10/202485,549 mi+12,685 mi
- 07/10/202594,865 mi+9,316 mi
Average of roughly 8,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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