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EO05 LNR

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LNR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,302 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn close to legal limit/bald on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,070 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 74,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,056 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 66,056 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x Nails ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounts worn but exhaust secure

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 45,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,043 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE AND RUBBER STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,018 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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EO05 LNR is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 LNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO05 LNR registered?

EO05 LNR is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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