2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RL04 PFD
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 70,444 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL04 PFD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2022
- 70,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 PFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (RL04 PFD) between June 2007 and July 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts headlamp levelling wires (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
RL04 PFD Mileage History
- 27/06/200719,223 mi
- 25/07/200825,456 mi+6,233 mi
- 27/07/200928,527 mi+3,071 mi
- 22/07/201030,042 mi+1,515 mi
- 22/07/201030,042 mi
- 05/07/201132,010 mi+1,968 mi
- 05/07/201132,010 mi
- 08/08/201233,478 mi+1,468 mi
- 08/08/201233,478 mi
- 15/07/201335,657 mi+2,179 mi
- 16/06/201437,728 mi+2,071 mi
- 25/06/201539,271 mi+1,543 mi
- 25/06/201539,271 mi
- 21/06/201640,966 mi+1,695 mi
- 22/06/201640,967 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/201742,312 mi+1,345 mi
- 05/05/201847,291 mi+4,979 mi
- 04/05/201953,351 mi+6,060 mi
- 04/05/201953,351 mi
- 11/11/202061,254 mi+7,903 mi
- 11/11/202061,254 mi
- 08/11/202166,989 mi+5,735 mi
- 10/11/202167,028 mi+39 mi
- 25/07/202270,444 mi+3,416 mi
Average of roughly 3,397 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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