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J8 LLY

2004 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini John Cooper Works53,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LLY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 45,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,267 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,395 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,991 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,499 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,607 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 17,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,379 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,309 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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J8 LLY is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 22 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 LLY is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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