2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · LO08 HYN
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 110,767 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 HYN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2022
- 110,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 HYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (LO08 HYN) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel system component leaking injector 3 leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions not tested injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
LO08 HYN Mileage History
- 16/11/2021103,592 mi
- 18/11/2022110,649 mi+7,057 mi
- 26/11/2022110,713 mi+64 mi
- 29/11/2022110,767 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 6,933 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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