2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · MB08 LAN
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 65,458 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB08 LAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 65,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB08 LAN 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 (MB08 LAN) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
MB08 LAN Mileage History
- 07/11/202363,808 mi
- 13/02/202565,023 mi+1,215 mi
- 13/02/202565,023 mi
- 03/02/202665,458 mi+435 mi
- 04/02/202665,458 mi
Average of roughly 735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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