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SP03 MVM

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 MVM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,278 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,872 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected POWER STEERING NOT WORKING (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GAITER WEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses slight (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes starting to rust. (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when turning, or excessive play/movement

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,515 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,362 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,202 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,383 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,370 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,245 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,906 miles

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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SP03 MVM is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 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 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP03 MVM is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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