2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YG08 GYP
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 80,235 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG08 GYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 80,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YG08 GYP Mileage History
- 05/05/202371,888 mi
- 10/05/202474,199 mi+2,311 mi
- 08/05/202577,985 mi+3,786 mi
- 11/05/202680,224 mi+2,239 mi
- 12/05/202680,235 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG08 GYP 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 (YG08 GYP) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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