2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LB08 FGN
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 93,117 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 FGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 93,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 FGN 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 (LB08 FGN) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
LB08 FGN Mileage History
- 19/04/202482,721 mi
- 06/05/202590,330 mi+7,609 mi
- 27/05/202693,117 mi+2,787 mi
- 27/05/202693,117 mi
Average of roughly 4,943 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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