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LLZ 8977

2003 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,907 mi
Last recorded165,907 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 8977
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 165,907 miles

Advise fuel tank straps corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 165,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise fuel tank straps corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 165,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 161,608 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake bind slightly

Offside front headlight unit slightly cloudy

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 161,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant expansion tank bottle wrong lid fitted

Exhaust back box rubber mounts poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake bind slightly

Offside front headlight cloudy

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LLZ 8977 is a 2003 Mini One in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLZ 8977 registered?

LLZ 8977 is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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