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HN54 VTG

2004 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VTG
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,317 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 103,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,838 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,516 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,507 miles

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

Off side rear wheel has slight binding

Offside Front Off side front washer required adjustments

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,895 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,890 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,956 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,083 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

EML is on

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,418 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,064 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Newarside front tyre 2.8mm nail getting close to edge ....Offside front tyre 2.9mm

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

Tuyre size 1756515t michelin

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,658 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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HN54 VTG is a 2004 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN54 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN54 VTG is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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