2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GL04 LRY
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2004. Recorded mileage 142,736 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL04 LRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 142,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL04 LRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (GL04 LRY) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GL04 LRY Mileage History
- 28/03/2023136,026 mi
- 29/03/2023136,028 mi+2 mi
- 14/06/2024137,164 mi+1,136 mi
- 22/08/2025142,733 mi+5,569 mi
- 05/09/2025142,736 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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