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RG04 DXP

2004 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,616 mi
Last recorded86,616 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini John Cooper Works53,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 DXP
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tps warning light on

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,100 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2018 82,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very hard wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front spot light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,071 miles

advise wiper splitting on ends

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,897 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 17,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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RG04 DXP is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 22 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG04 DXP registered?

RG04 DXP is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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