2004 MINI Roadster 1.6L Petrol · GL54 DWE
2004 MINI Roadster (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 109,559 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL54 DWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 109,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GL54 DWE Mileage History
- 06/10/2023102,701 mi
- 05/12/2024103,831 mi+1,130 mi
- 06/12/2024103,831 mi
- 02/12/2025109,555 mi+5,724 mi
- 05/12/2025109,559 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL54 DWE 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 Roadster (GL54 DWE) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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