2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL54 RXW
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 92,253 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL54 RXW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2022
- 92,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL54 RXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (SL54 RXW) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2022 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL54 RXW Mileage History
- 10/03/202292,163 mi
- 14/04/202292,235 mi+72 mi
- 21/04/202292,253 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 786 miles per year across 3 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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