2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · SB08 EWY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 30 July 2025 at 115,582 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. This follows consecutive clean passes in August 2024 and November 2022, suggesting that the mechanical condition has been maintained without significant recurring failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2021 and October 2022, during which the car covered over 11,000 miles. However, the accumulation has slowed significantly recently, with only 1,150 miles recorded between the August 2024 and July 2025 tests. The failure in October 2022 occurred just six miles before a successful pass, suggesting a minor or consumable-related defect that was rectified immediately. Despite the clean-sheet results, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the common wear points for this generation of MINI. Given the 115,582-mile reading and the age of the vehicle, inspect the suspension bushes and rubber mounts for cracking and the coil springs for signs of fatigue. You should also check for structural corrosion on the subframe and rear trailing arms, as the MOT tests do not always catch surface rust until it becomes a structural concern. The brake system warrants a close look for any notice of binding calipers or uneven disc wear, which can occur on vehicles that spend long periods standing.