2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL08 VXX
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 68,478 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
SL08 VXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 68,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 VXX Mileage History
- 09/11/202252,671 mi
- 07/11/202357,945 mi+5,274 mi
- 07/11/202357,950 mi+5 mi
- 04/11/202462,799 mi+4,849 mi
- 11/11/202568,478 mi+5,679 mi
Average of roughly 5,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 VXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SL08 VXX) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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