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L222 STC

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 STC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 88,044 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 87,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 83,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 87,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 78,500 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 78,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,797 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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L222 STC is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L222 STC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L222 STC?

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What year was L222 STC registered?

L222 STC is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is L222 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 STC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L222 STC have outstanding finance?

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