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2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF54 VKV

GF54 VKV

2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 93,908 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2004 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
93,908 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle appears mechanically stable based on the available data, though the MOT history is now significantly outdated. The most recent test on 30 January 2023 at 93,908 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. However, the car has not undergone a documented inspection in over three years relative to the current date of 9 July 2026. This gap creates a significant blind spot regarding the current roadworthiness of the vehicle. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 22 year old car, averaging roughly 4,269 miles per year. The record shows a steady increase from 72,477 miles in October 2019 to 93,908 miles in January 2023. A notable stagnation occurred between the December 2021 test at 84,991 miles and the January 2023 test. The car covered fewer than 9,000 miles over those two years, suggesting periods of light use or potential standing. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis and braking system. Long periods of inactivity often lead to binding calipers or seized brake discs. The lack of recorded defects since 2019 is unusual for a vehicle of this age and may suggest a lenient testing history or a car that has been sparingly driven. Particular attention should be paid to rubber components, including suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, as these perish with age regardless of mileage. Given the age of this MINI, structural corrosion around the sills and floor pan remains a primary risk. The absence of recent MOT data means the current state of the exhaust emissions and structural integrity is unknown.
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GF54 VKV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2023
  • 93,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GF54 VKV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (GF54 VKV) between December 2021 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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GF54 VKV Mileage History

  1. 23/12/202184,991 mi
  2. 04/01/202393,897 mi+8,906 mi
  3. 30/01/202393,908 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 8,080 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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