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LU03 JVT

2003 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,289 mi
Last recorded200,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 JVT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 200,289 miles

Offside Front tyre damage outside wall

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 200,287 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front tyre damage outside wall

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 198,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 198,003 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 194,557 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

engine mounts rubbers cracked.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 194,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

engine mounts rubbers cracked.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 190,137 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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LU03 JVT is a 2003 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU03 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LU03 JVT registered?

LU03 JVT is a 2003 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LU03 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU03 JVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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