2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · FP58 LCY
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 70,369 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP58 LCY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 70,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 LCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (FP58 LCY) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
FP58 LCY Mileage History
- 07/03/201119,890 mi
- 02/03/201233,435 mi+13,545 mi
- 27/02/201339,220 mi+5,785 mi
- 27/02/201339,220 mi
- 04/03/201444,735 mi+5,515 mi
- 05/03/201444,742 mi+7 mi
- 05/03/201549,729 mi+4,987 mi
- 05/03/201654,148 mi+4,419 mi
- 07/03/201758,594 mi+4,446 mi
- 07/03/201758,594 mi
- 01/03/201863,758 mi+5,164 mi
- 17/07/201864,953 mi+1,195 mi
- 12/07/201965,470 mi+517 mi
- 12/07/201965,470 mi
- 21/07/202065,983 mi+513 mi
- 13/07/202166,212 mi+229 mi
- 18/07/202266,923 mi+711 mi
- 14/07/202367,579 mi+656 mi
- 10/07/202468,239 mi+660 mi
- 07/07/202568,797 mi+558 mi
- 07/07/202670,369 mi+1,572 mi
Average of roughly 3,292 miles per year across 21 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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