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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 August 2026 (71 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,888 mi
AI verdict AVOID 52/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 6,888 miles. Furthermore, the vehicle's first MOT was recorded in 2011, not 2008, and the mileage is extremely low, raising significant concerns about its true condition and history.
The vehicle's first MOT was recorded in 2011, not 2008, and its first recorded mileage was 6,888 miles in 2011, which is extremely low for an 18-year-old car.
Things to check
- No MOT history available for a 2008 vehicle, which is a major red flag.
- First MOT recorded in 2011, not 2008, indicating a critical data discrepancy.
- Mileage of 32,256 miles is extremely low for its age, suggesting potential issues.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Sep 2018) and engine oil advisories (4 tests) are concerning.
Working in its favour
- Vehicle has a valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recorded MOT failures, suggesting no immediate safety-critical defects.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a safe vehicle.
- Low annual mileage (1,826 mi/yr) may suggest light use and less wear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | FAIL | 6,888 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) FAIL Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre USER ENTERED offside rear tyre slightly distorted
|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 6,895 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 9,567 mi |
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 9,575 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 12,204 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 13,463 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 14,676 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 15,758 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 15,758 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 16,995 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 18,214 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 20,420 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 22,650 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 24,736 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 26,642 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 29,087 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 32,256 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL07 NDE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.