2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · FL08 RFO
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/03/2008. Recorded mileage 184,712 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
FL08 RFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
- 184,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FL08 RFO Mileage History
- 17/03/2023178,707 mi
- 20/03/2024180,295 mi+1,588 mi
- 28/03/2024180,295 mi
- 07/03/2025184,673 mi+4,378 mi
- 10/03/2025184,712 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 3,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL08 RFO 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 (FL08 RFO) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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