2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SM08 OHN
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 81,259 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 OHN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2022
- 81,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 OHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SM08 OHN) between May 2011 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM08 OHN Mileage History
- 20/05/201113,025 mi
- 31/05/201222,469 mi+9,444 mi
- 31/05/201222,469 mi
- 31/05/201328,790 mi+6,321 mi
- 31/05/201436,148 mi+7,358 mi
- 01/06/201542,398 mi+6,250 mi
- 26/05/201648,639 mi+6,241 mi
- 07/06/201753,662 mi+5,023 mi
- 30/05/201858,047 mi+4,385 mi
- 23/01/201959,256 mi+1,209 mi
- 23/01/201959,256 mi
- 15/01/202067,988 mi+8,732 mi
- 15/01/202067,988 mi
- 11/01/202176,235 mi+8,247 mi
- 11/01/202176,235 mi
- 12/03/202281,259 mi+5,024 mi
Average of roughly 6,311 miles per year across 16 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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