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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 December 2026 (185 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,508 mi
AI verdict AVOID 44/100
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 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 20,508 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, coupled with a history of major brake and tyre defects, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Mar 2020 (439 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, averaging only 5,809 miles per year since registration.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-06-20 (disc seriously weakened).
- DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2019-06-20 (tread below 1.6mm).
- Recurring brake system failures across multiple tests (2019, 2020, 2024).
- Recurring suspension component failures (shock absorber leak, 2019, 2024).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-16, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since the Dec 2025 pass.
- Consistent mileage trajectory since 2020, no suspicious spikes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 20,508 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 27,423 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 33,849 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED offside rear brake binding
|
| Sep 2014 | FAIL | 39,446 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) USER ENTERED Oil leak
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 39,448 mi |
USER ENTERED Oil leak
|
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 43,467 mi |
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 43,467 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 46,688 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 57,436 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 64,018 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 64,018 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 69,061 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 69,378 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 69,378 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 76,310 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 76,310 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 83,900 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | PASS | 89,840 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 98,631 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 98,770 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 101,330 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front steering arm slight play inner joint ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber top mounts slight play
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 104,416 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front steering arm slight play inner joint ADVISORY general underbody corrosion
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