2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LO08 HZG
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 108,542 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 HZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 108,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 HZG 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 (LO08 HZG) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
LO08 HZG Mileage History
- 26/10/202395,598 mi
- 24/10/202496,959 mi+1,361 mi
- 25/10/202496,959 mi
- 07/10/202599,742 mi+2,783 mi
- 13/10/2026108,542 mi+8,800 mi
Average of roughly 4,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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