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RN04 TYV

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 TYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 106,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,944 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs faces corroded quite bad. Possibly due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake slightly lazy. Possible early signs of cable or caliper repair required

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread pattern, quite bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken FOULING BRAKE HOSE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 92,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,488 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,773 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,059 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,510 miles

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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RN04 TYV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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RN04 TYV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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