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E9 EBP

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 EBP
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,624 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 67,224 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,232 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,055 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm to body both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,557 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside inner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside trailing arms & mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 40,555 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer strap corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside inner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside trailing arms & mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer & mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,399 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,586 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,769 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 28,762 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,376 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 22,375 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,174 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2013 19,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering pump fan noisey

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 9,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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E9 EBP is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E9 EBP, 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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E9 EBP is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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