2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RA08 DHM
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 118,133 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 DHM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 118,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 DHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (RA08 DHM) between June 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RA08 DHM Mileage History
- 29/06/201129,411 mi
- 29/06/201242,633 mi+13,222 mi
- 14/06/201354,301 mi+11,668 mi
- 30/06/201468,743 mi+14,442 mi
- 29/06/201580,452 mi+11,709 mi
- 01/07/201690,599 mi+10,147 mi
- 05/06/201793,155 mi+2,556 mi
- 08/06/201793,155 mi
- 15/06/201898,947 mi+5,792 mi
- 14/02/2019100,510 mi+1,563 mi
- 10/02/2020102,805 mi+2,295 mi
- 19/02/2020102,805 mi
- 08/09/2020103,679 mi+874 mi
- 08/09/2021106,064 mi+2,385 mi
- 10/09/2021106,066 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/2022106,931 mi+865 mi
- 20/11/2023109,645 mi+2,714 mi
- 05/11/2024114,121 mi+4,476 mi
- 19/11/2024114,322 mi+201 mi
- 29/10/2025118,133 mi+3,811 mi
- 29/10/2025118,133 mi
Average of roughly 6,189 miles per year across 21 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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