2008 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · MD57 XMH
2008 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 106,580 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD57 XMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 106,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD57 XMH 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 Cooper (MD57 XMH) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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 (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
MD57 XMH Mileage History
- 11/10/2023102,721 mi
- 25/10/2023102,736 mi+15 mi
- 02/08/2024105,473 mi+2,737 mi
- 26/07/2025105,804 mi+331 mi
- 04/07/2026106,580 mi+776 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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