2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · LB08 LJB
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 75,272 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 LJB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 75,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 LJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (LB08 LJB) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Nearside Rear Position Lamp Poor Light Output.........”; “Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Offside Rear Position Lamp Poor Light Output.......... ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
LB08 LJB Mileage History
- 22/03/201112,513 mi
- 22/03/201112,513 mi
- 21/03/201216,552 mi+4,039 mi
- 21/03/201216,552 mi
- 16/03/201320,155 mi+3,603 mi
- 01/03/201423,936 mi+3,781 mi
- 01/03/201423,936 mi
- 28/02/201527,493 mi+3,557 mi
- 28/02/201527,495 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/201630,987 mi+3,492 mi
- 17/02/201734,308 mi+3,321 mi
- 17/02/201734,309 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/201837,626 mi+3,317 mi
- 01/02/201941,516 mi+3,890 mi
- 01/02/201941,516 mi
- 26/02/202043,602 mi+2,086 mi
- 24/02/202148,275 mi+4,673 mi
- 14/02/202253,735 mi+5,460 mi
- 01/02/202361,696 mi+7,961 mi
- 01/02/202361,702 mi+6 mi
- 13/02/202470,770 mi+9,068 mi
- 16/02/202470,781 mi+11 mi
- 25/02/202572,584 mi+1,803 mi
- 28/02/202572,596 mi+12 mi
- 28/02/202675,244 mi+2,648 mi
- 13/03/202675,272 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 4,191 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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