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E1 GMB

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,614 mi
Last recorded14,614 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GMB
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 14,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 14,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 14,385 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 11,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 10,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 8,768 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 7,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 7,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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E1 GMB is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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E1 GMB is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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