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MLZ 8936

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,353 mi
Last recorded132,353 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 8936
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 132,353 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 132,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Spare tyre defective ()

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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MLZ 8936 is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLZ 8936 registered?

MLZ 8936 is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is MLZ 8936 safe to buy?

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