2008 MINI Hatch 1.4L Petrol · WP57 PJJ
2008 MINI Hatch (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 138,797 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI HATCH
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP57 PJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 138,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP57 PJJ 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 Hatch (WP57 PJJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WP57 PJJ Mileage History
- 05/01/2024121,829 mi
- 07/01/2025128,648 mi+6,819 mi
- 27/01/2025128,774 mi+126 mi
- 05/01/2026138,792 mi+10,018 mi
- 05/01/2026138,797 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Hatch (R56)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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