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RJ53 LWA

2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,925 mi
Last recorded12,925 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto33,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 LWA
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,797 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,212 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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RJ53 LWA is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 33,337 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ53 LWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ53 LWA registered?

RJ53 LWA is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RJ53 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 LWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ53 LWA have outstanding finance?

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