2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GD08 DXP
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 84,024 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 DXP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 84,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 DXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (GD08 DXP) between June 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GD08 DXP Mileage History
- 28/06/201119,329 mi
- 08/08/201225,974 mi+6,645 mi
- 07/08/201330,975 mi+5,001 mi
- 24/07/201435,586 mi+4,611 mi
- 24/07/201435,586 mi
- 05/08/201541,434 mi+5,848 mi
- 03/08/201645,240 mi+3,806 mi
- 21/07/201748,644 mi+3,404 mi
- 26/07/201851,210 mi+2,566 mi
- 29/07/201954,883 mi+3,673 mi
- 31/07/202061,296 mi+6,413 mi
- 04/08/202164,089 mi+2,793 mi
- 14/07/202268,992 mi+4,903 mi
- 03/08/202372,977 mi+3,985 mi
- 03/08/202372,988 mi+11 mi
- 25/07/202478,072 mi+5,084 mi
- 25/07/202478,072 mi
- 28/07/202580,402 mi+2,330 mi
- 28/07/202580,402 mi
- 10/08/202684,024 mi+3,622 mi
Average of roughly 4,279 miles per year across 20 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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