CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN05 LEW

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 LEW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,230 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2020 63,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,525 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,653 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,847 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 31,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,896 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,985 miles

off side front wiper starting to split at the ends

Fail 22 Dec 2009 20,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,763 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,740 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge close to legal limit

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
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN05 LEW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN05 LEW?

You can check the full history of GN05 LEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN05 LEW registered?

GN05 LEW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is GN05 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 LEW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN05 LEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN05 LEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.