MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Coolant leak back of engine ()
Coolant leak back of engine ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SJ04 HVV registered?
SJ04 HVV is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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