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SJ04 HVV

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HVV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,807 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,172 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,172 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,969 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,641 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion of front brake pipes

both front strut top rubber mountings are deteriorated

exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 5 Nov 2013 81,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion of front brake pipes

both front strut top rubber mountings are deteriorated

exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 68,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,497 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,497 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,435 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 31,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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SJ04 HVV is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ04 HVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ04 HVV is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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