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RR52 BAN

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR52 BAN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,619 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to electric pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,357 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,125 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,590 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Nearside front shock absorber weeping.

One front spot light inop.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Nearside front shock absorber weeping.

Offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

One front spot light inop.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,730 miles

One main beam spot light inop.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,297 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 61,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All under vehicle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.2.1f)

rear exhaust hanger corroded but still supported

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,180 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 39,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 31,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,169 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 15,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 13,379 miles

O/s/f Tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 4 May 2011 13,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,481 miles

o/s wiper splitting on edge but clears ok

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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RR52 BAN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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RR52 BAN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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