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RG04 DUV

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 DUV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,503 miles

Front BOTH Macpherson struts has a slightly stiff / noisy upper support bearing assemblies

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken. System adequately supported at time of inspection

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres uneven wear

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

dip stick cracked & weak

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,179 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

light corrosion to some under body components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 7 Nov 2015 46,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: BOTH adjusted (1.8)

Front both tyres uneven wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

light corrosion to some under body components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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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RG04 DUV is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG04 DUV, 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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What year was RG04 DUV registered?

RG04 DUV is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is RG04 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG04 DUV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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