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ET05 LGW

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,934 mi
Last recorded79,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed too high (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wiper slightly streaky

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,585 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,078 miles

Back box casing deteroitated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bottom corner of rad leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2013 44,073 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Back box casing deteroitated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bottom corner of rad leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,016 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 33,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,635 miles

Different make of runflat across same axle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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ET05 LGW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET05 LGW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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