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LR05 HTT

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,613 mi
Last recorded35,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HTT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,613 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,354 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 32,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,140 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,580 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside door handle loose

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,739 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pad wear sensor, insecure and damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,159 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 25,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers split but clearing windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,117 miles

nail in offside rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 20,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,063 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,148 miles

oil leaks need further investigation.

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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LR05 HTT is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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What year was LR05 HTT registered?

LR05 HTT is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is LR05 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 HTT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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