2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · SL08 VXY
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 121,172 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 VXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 121,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 VXY Mileage History
- 27/04/2023116,463 mi
- 19/04/2024117,988 mi+1,525 mi
- 16/04/2025119,090 mi+1,102 mi
- 08/05/2025119,113 mi+23 mi
- 29/04/2026121,172 mi+2,059 mi
Average of roughly 1,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 VXY 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 VXY) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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