2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · LD08 NWM
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 140,771 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 NWM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 140,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 NWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (LD08 NWM) between May 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 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 (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LD08 NWM Mileage History
- 12/05/201133,772 mi
- 12/05/201133,772 mi
- 28/05/201244,338 mi+10,566 mi
- 24/05/201348,804 mi+4,466 mi
- 14/05/201453,042 mi+4,238 mi
- 14/05/201453,043 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/201557,443 mi+4,400 mi
- 14/10/201663,396 mi+5,953 mi
- 13/10/2017309 mi-63,087 mi
- 14/10/201774,526 mi+74,217 mi
- 10/10/201885,420 mi+10,894 mi
- 19/10/201885,420 mi
- 25/09/201991,109 mi+5,689 mi
- 22/09/202094,118 mi+3,009 mi
- 22/09/202094,119 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/202199,102 mi+4,983 mi
- 22/10/2022103,005 mi+3,903 mi
- 22/10/2022103,005 mi
- 02/11/2023115,102 mi+12,097 mi
- 28/10/2024130,494 mi+15,392 mi
- 14/02/2026140,771 mi+10,277 mi
Average of roughly 7,248 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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