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B16 SUD

2004 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SUD
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 69,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged and not connected

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully assess brake pipes as covers fitted

Vehicle fitted with non standard lowered suspension

Fail 22 Oct 2025 125,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged and not connected

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully assess brake pipes as covers fitted

Vehicle fitted with non standard lowered suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,614 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,754 miles

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Fail 19 Oct 2024 107,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,579 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 66,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,268 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 90,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2020 72,561 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 61,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,434 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted/under floor covers at rear

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 66,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,343 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers at rear fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,966 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,106 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not inspected due to presence of child restraint.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 17,938 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not inspected due to presence of child restraint.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 58,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv on all exhaust corroed

Fail 12 Dec 2013 57,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

adv on all exhaust corroed

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,870 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,108 miles

Both front tyres tread getting low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,266 miles

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,159 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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B16 SUD is a 2004 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 SUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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B16 SUD is a 2004 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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