2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · GL08 MUP
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 91,571 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 MUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2026
- 91,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 MUP 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 (GL08 MUP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering rack mount. hole in su”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL08 MUP Mileage History
- 20/07/202487,510 mi
- 22/07/202487,515 mi+5 mi
- 28/07/202591,012 mi+3,497 mi
- 30/07/202591,017 mi+5 mi
- 27/07/202691,571 mi+554 mi
Average of roughly 2,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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