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2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HV54 HBJ

HV54 HBJ

2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 119,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/03/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (05/10/2018)
Recorded Mileage
119,200 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/03/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 05/10/2018
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc

HV54 HBJ Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2018
  • 119,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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HV54 HBJ Mileage History

  1. 30/08/200729,684 mi
  2. 30/08/200729,684 mi
  3. 10/04/200834,690 mi+5,006 mi
  4. 27/02/200963,702 mi+29,012 mi
  5. 05/03/201073,334 mi+9,632 mi
  6. 08/03/201073,350 mi+16 mi
  7. 28/02/201179,316 mi+5,966 mi
  8. 27/02/201285,713 mi+6,397 mi
  9. 01/03/201389,313 mi+3,600 mi
  10. 01/03/201389,313 mi
  11. 06/03/201491,099 mi+1,786 mi
  12. 05/03/201596,585 mi+5,486 mi
  13. 11/03/201596,598 mi+13 mi
  14. 16/02/2016107,285 mi+10,687 mi
  15. 10/03/2017113,742 mi+6,457 mi
  16. 11/03/2017113,743 mi+1 mi
  17. 01/03/2018119,199 mi+5,456 mi
  18. 05/03/2018119,200 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 8,514 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

HV54 HBJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 15:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (HV54 HBJ) between August 2007 and March 2018.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken Check wires and hose when stripped (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.

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