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J99 DXR

2004 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,710 mi
Last recorded130,710 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DXR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,710 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2024 123,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 119,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,362 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong way round (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,746 miles

Engine oil leak, quite bad now, contaminating rubber components

Front BOTH Brake discs showing corrosion/pitting to surfaces

Nearside Indicator side repeater showing white/amber light now.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and at hose ferule, to exposed steel surface. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and at hose ferule, to exposed steel surfaces. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 115,736 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak, quite bad now, contaminating rubber components

Front BOTH Brake discs showing corrosion/pitting to surfaces

Nearside Indicator side repeater showing white/amber light now.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and at hose ferule, to exposed steel surface. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and has nail in it, possible non repair, as on outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and at hose ferule, to exposed steel surfaces. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 111,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,354 miles

Both rear inner floor pans and inner sills areas, showing corrosion, but not excessive yet, in suspension prescribed areas

Engine oil leak , on O/S, contaminating inner driveshaft gaiter

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly, but passed plate test without bursting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly, but passed plate test, without bursting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 105,352 miles

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

Both rear inner floor pans and inner sills areas, showing corrosion, but not excessive yet, in suspension prescribed areas

Engine oil leak , on O/S, contaminating inner driveshaft gaiter

Nearside Front Tyre wearing out unevenly, on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly, but passed plate test without bursting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly, but passed plate test, without bursting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F and O/S/F worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearsie front brake pads are lower than offside front

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,859 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak lower part of engine

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,657 miles

Cooling fan for power steering motor noisey

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,657 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cooling fan for power steering motor noisey

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,913 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,413 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,829 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,509 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe from front flexy starting two corrod

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,996 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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J99 DXR is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J99 DXR is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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