2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW08 HLC
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 85,899 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 HLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 85,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW08 HLC Mileage History
- 10/05/202475,420 mi
- 01/07/202475,479 mi+59 mi
- 29/05/202585,894 mi+10,415 mi
- 08/09/202585,898 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/202585,899 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 HLC 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 HLC) between May 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195-55-15 rf (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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