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RK54 XRV

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,500 mi
Last recorded121,500 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 XRV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 121,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 92,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,265 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside brakes back plate deteriorating

offside front brakes back plate missing

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,111 miles

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

corrosion on underneath vehicle

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front coil spring rubber sill not fitted properly

petrol caps seal cracking up

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,066 miles

Offside Front strut top mount starting to sieze

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,132 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessively

Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion on underside of body and suspension components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on underside of body and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,980 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 58,738 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,738 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,547 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,453 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,860 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,833 miles

n/s/f wheel and tyre kerb damage

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RK54 XRV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK54 XRV registered?

RK54 XRV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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