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LB53 MVR

2004 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 MVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre on about 3mm.

some oil around sump.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 104,639 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,241 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,080 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,047 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 86,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,262 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,262 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,621 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,621 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,588 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,318 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,549 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 20,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,086 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LB53 MVR is a 2004 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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LB53 MVR is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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