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Y99 MCS

2004 Mini Cooper D

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 MCS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 123,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,781 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper insecurely attached

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

exhaust corroding

headlight cleaning device inoperative ?

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,337 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

fuel cap sealing device perishing and cracking

headlight cleaning device inoperative

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,005 miles

Front bumper/body panel insecure

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Rear tyres going out of shape on inner sections of tread

Pass 11 Dec 2021 102,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 109,888 miles

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

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

all tyres deteriorating

drivers seat tilt mechanism inoperative

headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,239 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 90,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 108,679 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,274 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,low on tread

exhaust corroding

front headlight cleaning device inoperative

front windscreen washer jets need re-aligning

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box on seem (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skins of silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skins of silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,054 miles

under shields fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 30,200 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 21 Nov 2013 61,279 miles

both front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test.

both front tyres starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,037 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn,still provides a clear view to front.

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn,still provides a clear view to front.

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,660 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,222 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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Y99 MCS is a 2004 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y99 MCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y99 MCS is a 2004 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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