2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM57 JCU
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 79,295 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
LM57 JCU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 79,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LM57 JCU Mileage History
- 19/02/201117,038 mi
- 02/03/201225,062 mi+8,024 mi
- 02/03/201225,062 mi
- 23/02/201332,383 mi+7,321 mi
- 23/02/201332,383 mi
- 20/12/201443,724 mi+11,341 mi
- 20/12/201443,724 mi
- 10/09/201546,634 mi+2,910 mi
- 10/09/201546,634 mi
- 09/09/201650,867 mi+4,233 mi
- 09/09/201650,867 mi
- 16/04/201953,685 mi+2,818 mi
- 25/04/201953,685 mi
- 26/06/202054,423 mi+738 mi
- 07/06/202154,480 mi+57 mi
- 11/06/202154,492 mi+12 mi
- 09/06/202256,035 mi+1,543 mi
- 02/03/202357,171 mi+1,136 mi
- 01/03/202460,669 mi+3,498 mi
- 24/02/202568,075 mi+7,406 mi
- 04/03/202568,080 mi+5 mi
- 21/02/202674,285 mi+6,205 mi
- 24/02/202679,295 mi+5,010 mi
Average of roughly 4,146 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
LM57 JCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (LM57 JCU) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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