2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · J12 MBF
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/09/2008. Recorded mileage 122,803 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
J12 MBF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 122,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J12 MBF Mileage History
- 23/09/201126,841 mi
- 23/09/201126,841 mi
- 19/09/201235,510 mi+8,669 mi
- 29/08/201344,769 mi+9,259 mi
- 19/04/201449,192 mi+4,423 mi
- 17/04/201555,434 mi+6,242 mi
- 22/04/201555,492 mi+58 mi
- 23/04/201667,529 mi+12,037 mi
- 05/07/201777,222 mi+9,693 mi
- 07/07/201777,223 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/201877,603 mi+380 mi
- 13/02/201992,115 mi+14,512 mi
- 14/02/201992,137 mi+22 mi
- 20/02/2020103,847 mi+11,710 mi
- 07/03/2021109,224 mi+5,377 mi
- 30/09/2021113,584 mi+4,360 mi
- 30/09/2021113,584 mi
- 23/09/2022115,677 mi+2,093 mi
- 30/09/2022115,725 mi+48 mi
- 23/09/2023118,079 mi+2,354 mi
- 26/09/2024121,016 mi+2,937 mi
- 22/01/2026122,803 mi+1,787 mi
Average of roughly 6,695 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
J12 MBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (J12 MBF) between September 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens mounting snapped internally (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)”.
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