2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS08 DNF
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 105,230 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS08 DNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 105,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS08 DNF Mileage History
- 28/07/202289,223 mi
- 07/06/202393,200 mi+3,977 mi
- 04/06/202498,932 mi+5,732 mi
- 28/05/2025105,230 mi+6,298 mi
- 04/06/2025105,230 mi
Average of roughly 5,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS08 DNF 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 DNF) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear ho”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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