2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FY08 DFZ
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2008. Recorded mileage 95,577 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
FY08 DFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 95,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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FY08 DFZ Mileage History
- 01/10/202488,742 mi
- 01/10/202488,742 mi
- 29/09/202595,515 mi+6,773 mi
- 08/10/202595,561 mi+46 mi
- 08/10/202595,577 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY08 DFZ 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 (FY08 DFZ) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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