2008 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1397 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 November 2026 (163 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,640 mi
AI verdict AVOID 39/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Mini has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 17,640 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect and repeated issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,891 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 18-year gap in MOT history is a major red flag.
Things to check
- Engine oil advisory recurring across 7 tests (Oct 2018–Nov 2025) indicates chronic neglect.
- Registration plate lamp failure escalated from MINOR (Oct 2018) to MAJOR (Nov 2023), showing a clear deterioration.
- Tyre failures (DANGEROUS, Oct 2021; MAJOR, Nov 2025) and suspension coil spring advisories (6 times) point to systemic maintenance issues.
- The 18-year gap in MOT history (no tests from 2010–2018) is a critical data anomaly for a 2008 vehicle.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until November 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- Mileage is consistently low, averaging 6,891 miles/year, suggesting light use and potentially lower wear.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT records.
- The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2024), indicating good structural integrity for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 17,640 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 24,962 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 29,335 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 40,170 mi |
USER ENTERED off side front tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 54,198 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY engine cover and undertray fitted ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 54,208 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY engine cover and undertray fitted ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 66,074 mi |
FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) ADVISORY Offside Rear no plate light dim ADVISORY Front brake pads low 3/4000 miles max ADVISORY suspect engine water pump leaking FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 66,100 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge ADVISORY undertray fitted ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 77,672 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY damage evident o/s front tyre inner wall ADVISORY undertray fitted ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 85,489 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY engine covers and undertrays fitted DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 85,492 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers and undertrays fitted ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 93,880 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 100,068 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 100,068 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 106,102 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 110,675 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 112,502 mi |
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 112,502 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 118,279 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Nov 2024 | PASS | 118,279 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 123,312 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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