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R100 RYJ

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 RYJ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 120,486 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 117,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 113,634 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,601 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 108,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Both rear tyres are out of shape and are wearing unevenly.

Pass 7 Jul 2018 106,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,307 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,154 miles

offside rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,920 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX WEAK

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight scuff damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

surface rust on rear discs

Fail 19 Nov 2010 43,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight scuff damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,156 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 23,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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R100 RYJ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R100 RYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R100 RYJ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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