2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW08 BYT
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 109,695 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 BYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 109,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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SW08 BYT Mileage History
- 06/02/2024102,720 mi
- 09/02/2024102,723 mi+3 mi
- 13/02/2025105,563 mi+2,840 mi
- 06/02/2026109,695 mi+4,132 mi
- 06/02/2026109,695 mi
Average of roughly 3,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 BYT 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 (SW08 BYT) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Brake cable insecure outer cable retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure outer cable retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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