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LM54 NVW

2005 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini John Cooper Works50,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 NVW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,487 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively left and right hand (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively left and right hand (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,293 miles

Front PAS pump noisey

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,345 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,021 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,586 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake light on dashoard

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,675 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre featherd on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2011 46,329 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 46,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 38,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,371 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 20,371 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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LM54 NVW is a 2005 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 21 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM54 NVW is a 2005 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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