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L22 MHM

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 MHM
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,481 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 88,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,440 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 87,429 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 87,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,566 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,985 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 82,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,257 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 79,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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L22 MHM is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 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 Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L22 MHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L22 MHM?

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What year was L22 MHM registered?

L22 MHM is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is L22 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 MHM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L22 MHM have outstanding finance?

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