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SJ03 RVZ

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 RVZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,780 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Imbalance on front brakes near the limit.

Slight play from nearside front wheel.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,760 miles

both rear bushes on front control arms slight play

rear exhaust starting to corrode

rear no plate plastic coming away

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,382 miles

Nearside front tyre is right on the limit on the outside edge.

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

The offside rear tyre is starting to wear.

Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The N/S/F tyre is right on the limit on the outside edge.

the O/S/R tyre is starting to wear.

Pass 30 May 2006 31,442 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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SJ03 RVZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 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 SJ03 RVZ, 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 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ03 RVZ registered?

SJ03 RVZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is SJ03 RVZ safe to buy?

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