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RK54 NGF

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,691 mi
Last recorded117,691 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 NGF
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,691 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 104,439 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on - Offside rear brake pad wear sensor wiring broke

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade worn/heavily split

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,709 miles

brake warning light on (offside rear brake wear wire broken)

heavy movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

signs of battery leakage no visible leak

slight bind on rear brakes recommend attention

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,015 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside front

rear rubber exhaust mountings broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 82,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,101 miles

Rear brake pads over half worn

Front brake pads over half worn

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2013 78,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake pads over half worn

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

Rear brake pads over half worn

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,863 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,625 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,499 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,499 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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RK54 NGF is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK54 NGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK54 NGF is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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