2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FN08 RLU
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,045 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN08 RLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 103,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 RLU 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 (FN08 RLU) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FN08 RLU Mileage History
- 16/11/202187,298 mi
- 26/09/202389,223 mi+1,925 mi
- 12/10/2024100,726 mi+11,503 mi
- 24/09/2025103,036 mi+2,310 mi
- 21/11/2025103,045 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,922 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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