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FB05 GVV

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GVV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 97,440 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 97,430 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r rear section to fexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r rear section to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 92,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Front To Rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Cap Sealing Rubber Ring Perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look over 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 56,372 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 56,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,726 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Brake control arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,747 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,403 miles

both reat tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

slight fluid sweating on p/steering pipe

Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,403 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both reat tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

slight fluid sweating on p/steering pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,063 miles

Oil leak

eng oil low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,855 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,723 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

oil mist on p/a/s pipe

Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,723 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

oil mist on p/a/s pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,669 miles

British standard number is not printed on the number plates.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FB05 GVV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB05 GVV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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