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2008 MINI John Cooper Works 1.6L Petrol · OW08 DCE

OW08 DCE

2008 MINI John Cooper Works (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 135,780 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
MINI MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS
Year / Origin
2008 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
135,780 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc
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OW08 DCE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
  • 135,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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OW08 DCE Mileage History

  1. 02/02/2022131,283 mi
  2. 15/07/2023134,374 mi+3,091 mi
  3. 22/10/2024135,258 mi+884 mi
  4. 12/03/2026135,780 mi+522 mi

Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

OW08 DCE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 22:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini John Cooper Works (OW08 DCE) between February 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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