2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · SW08 PLZ
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 74,296 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 PLZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 74,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW08 PLZ Mileage History
- 24/12/202574,296 mi
- 29/12/202574,296 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 PLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SW08 PLZ) between December 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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