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Y44 LAV

2004 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini John Cooper Works53,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 LAV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 54,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 54,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,113 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner contact areas,becoming worn and lipped

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2018 50,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner contact areas,becoming worn and lipped

headlight cleaning equipment inoperative

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s rear starting to split round tread

o/s front tyre starting to split round tread

o/s rear starting to split in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2013 20,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s rear starting to split round tread

o/s front tyre starting to split round tread

o/s rear starting to split in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,872 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 18,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,251 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 18,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,706 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre low tread and worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,665 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread and worn on edges

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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Y44 LAV is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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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Y44 LAV is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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