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LNZ 4487

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Purple Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 4487
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,298 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 76,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 71,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 64,796 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 62,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,618 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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LNZ 4487 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNZ 4487, 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

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What year was LNZ 4487 registered?

LNZ 4487 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is LNZ 4487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 4487 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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