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SG53 RNC

2004 Mini One

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,225 mi
Last recorded167,225 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RNC
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 167,225 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 167,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 164,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 166,404 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 155,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,737 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 148,739 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 142,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 142,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,759 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 139,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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SG53 RNC is a 2004 Mini One in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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SG53 RNC is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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