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LG54 FWH

2004 Mini Mini One

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 FWH
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 134,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 134,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,164 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,968 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 124,954 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,188 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 113,589 miles

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,385 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,278 miles

damage to both front wheel rims

exhaust emissions varying at idle

radiator leaking coolant

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

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,278 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to both front wheel rims

exhaust emissions varying at idle

radiator leaking coolant

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,924 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,591 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Inner sidewalls of both rear tyres have splits forming advise replacement

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Suspect engine oil leaks

Suspect noise from gearbox

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,591 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Inner sidewalls of both rear tyres have splits forming advise replacement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Suspect engine oil leaks

Suspect noise from gearbox

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,588 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and middle exhaust hanger corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Suspect noise from gearbox when in neutral

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 589,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG54 FWH is a 2004 Mini Mini One in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG54 FWH, 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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LG54 FWH is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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