2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · LB08 FWY
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 75,302 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 FWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 75,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 FWY 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 FWY) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LB08 FWY Mileage History
- 11/04/202470,889 mi
- 11/04/202470,890 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/202574,701 mi+3,811 mi
- 23/04/202574,703 mi+2 mi
- 14/05/202675,302 mi+599 mi
Average of roughly 2,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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