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AR04 LDR

2018 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,502 mi
Last recorded40,502 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 LDR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 40,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 76,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 39,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 71,863 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 37,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 35,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 35,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 65,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 32,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,695 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 22,752 miles

under tray and engine tray fitted obstructing components

Pass 12 Dec 2020 58,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,606 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 49,579 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,475 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AR04 LDR is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 28,602 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 8 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR04 LDR registered?

AR04 LDR is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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