Official DVLA Record

2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SO08 GSY

SO08 GSY

2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/07/2008. Recorded mileage 83,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 29/06/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
83,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/06/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc

SO08 GSY Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
  • 83,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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SO08 GSY Mileage History

  1. 22/07/201120,968 mi
  2. 18/07/201225,853 mi+4,885 mi
  3. 17/07/201331,311 mi+5,458 mi
  4. 22/05/201434,898 mi+3,587 mi
  5. 22/04/201538,013 mi+3,115 mi
  6. 20/04/201646,249 mi+8,236 mi
  7. 17/04/201755,890 mi+9,641 mi
  8. 20/07/201758,705 mi+2,815 mi
  9. 24/06/201967,822 mi+9,117 mi
  10. 23/06/202071,192 mi+3,370 mi
  11. 23/06/202071,192 mi
  12. 01/07/202174,270 mi+3,078 mi
  13. 01/07/202174,270 mi
  14. 21/06/202278,417 mi+4,147 mi
  15. 02/06/202381,260 mi+2,843 mi
  16. 29/06/202483,217 mi+1,957 mi
  17. 29/06/202483,217 mi

Average of roughly 4,811 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

SO08 GSY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 12:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SO08 GSY) between July 2011 and June 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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