2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RN04 WNU
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 74,880 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN04 WNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 74,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN04 WNU 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 (RN04 WNU) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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 (34 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RN04 WNU Mileage History
- 15/02/202473,368 mi
- 17/02/202574,123 mi+755 mi
- 17/02/202574,123 mi
- 11/02/202674,826 mi+703 mi
- 06/03/202674,880 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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