2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · HG08 VUB
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11/08/2008. Recorded mileage 81,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1397cc
HG08 VUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 81,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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HG08 VUB Mileage History
- 12/08/202275,721 mi
- 23/12/202275,757 mi+36 mi
- 30/12/202275,753 mi-4 mi
- 09/09/202380,702 mi+4,949 mi
- 03/09/202481,728 mi+1,026 mi
Average of roughly 2,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HG08 VUB 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 (HG08 VUB) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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