2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FE08 XLS
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 80,207 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 XLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 80,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 XLS 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 (FE08 XLS) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front flexi leaking under bulk head (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
FE08 XLS Mileage History
- 03/10/202269,519 mi
- 25/10/202370,994 mi+1,475 mi
- 26/10/202370,997 mi+3 mi
- 04/11/202473,407 mi+2,410 mi
- 18/11/202580,207 mi+6,800 mi
Average of roughly 3,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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