2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS08 CSS
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 80,367 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS08 CSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 80,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS08 CSS Mileage History
- 26/01/202475,995 mi
- 29/01/202578,271 mi+2,276 mi
- 29/01/202578,271 mi
- 16/02/202680,367 mi+2,096 mi
- 24/02/202680,367 mi
Average of roughly 2,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS08 CSS 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 (LS08 CSS) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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