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RJ54 TBY

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,648 mi
Last recorded111,648 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 TBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,249 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

high viz brake light

offise and nearside rear wheels binding but not recording significant brake reading

rear coil spring corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear park brake just met efficiency

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished recommend replacing both asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and inner & outer edges balding (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and inner & outer edges balding (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,614 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both front wipers poor but vision not impaired

Fail 19 Sep 2015 71,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both front wipers poor but vision not impaired

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,841 miles

N/s/f tyre close to limit

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,627 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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RJ54 TBY is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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RJ54 TBY is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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