2008 MINI Clubman 1.6L Diesel · PY58 BUE
2008 MINI Clubman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 132,305 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI CLUBMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY58 BUE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2024
- 132,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY58 BUE MOT History
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 Clubman (PY58 BUE) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
PY58 BUE Mileage History
- 20/06/2022120,583 mi
- 23/06/2022120,585 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2023129,259 mi+8,674 mi
- 06/07/2024132,305 mi+3,046 mi
Average of roughly 5,732 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Clubman (R55)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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