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GV54 BWN

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 BWN
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,600 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

headlamp wash system not working.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 129,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

headlamp wash system not working.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside number plate lamp cover missing.

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

headlamp wash not working.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 129,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,072 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

oil low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 115,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,900 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn to legal limit

n/s & o/s/r tyres worn unevenly

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,231 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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GV54 BWN is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV54 BWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV54 BWN is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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