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LN54 OVG

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 OVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,863 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 92,682 miles

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,664 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,008 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 89,008 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 86,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 86,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,023 miles

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,023 miles

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

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,750 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake binds

Offside Rear reverse light bulb and holder adrift inside light cluster

dampness power steering pipe between rack and pump

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 53,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake binds

Offside Rear reverse light bulb and holder adrift inside light cluster

dampness power steering pipe between rack and pump

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,124 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 46,124 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,670 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,340 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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LN54 OVG is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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LN54 OVG is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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