2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NJ04 ADE
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 150,252 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ04 ADE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 150,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ04 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (NJ04 ADE) between November 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
NJ04 ADE Mileage History
- 14/11/201128,979 mi
- 03/11/201231,397 mi+2,418 mi
- 25/10/201334,636 mi+3,239 mi
- 06/11/201443,258 mi+8,622 mi
- 05/11/201556,626 mi+13,368 mi
- 05/11/201556,629 mi+3 mi
- 31/08/201666,454 mi+9,825 mi
- 16/08/201778,799 mi+12,345 mi
- 28/08/201892,070 mi+13,271 mi
- 28/08/201892,074 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/2019100,353 mi+8,279 mi
- 27/11/2020112,671 mi+12,318 mi
- 26/11/2021118,699 mi+6,028 mi
- 01/12/2021118,713 mi+14 mi
- 29/11/2022126,549 mi+7,836 mi
- 09/12/2022126,560 mi+11 mi
- 05/12/2023133,737 mi+7,177 mi
- 06/12/2023133,748 mi+11 mi
- 04/09/2025141,381 mi+7,633 mi
- 01/09/2026150,242 mi+8,861 mi
- 03/09/2026150,252 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,192 miles per year across 21 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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