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2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · JOI 7159

JOI 7159

2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 92,546 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2008
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,546 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1560cc
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JOI 7159 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
  • 92,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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JOI 7159 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 04:55
MOT Analysis

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 (JOI 7159) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

JOI 7159 Mileage History

  1. 14/07/202385,116 mi
  2. 14/07/202385,116 mi
  3. 02/07/202486,371 mi+1,255 mi
  4. 03/07/202590,833 mi+4,462 mi
  5. 14/07/202692,546 mi+1,713 mi

Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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