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GL54 NVZ

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 NVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,054 miles

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 87,243 miles

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,539 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear back box corroded outer skin

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

power steering pipes wet

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

power steering pipes wet

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre tread lifted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 195/55/16 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,569 miles

Some rust on underside inc several metal brake pipes

n/s/f road wheel mis-shaped on inner rim

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge 195/55/16

slight bind o/s/r brake (RUBBING)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 74,569 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some rust on underside inc several metal brake pipes

n/s/f road wheel mis-shaped on inner rim

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge 195/55/16

slight bind o/s/r brake (RUBBING)

slight bind o/s/r brake (RUBBING)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,200 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,699 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,522 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2009 27,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,427 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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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GL54 NVZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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GL54 NVZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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