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FG55 UNF

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UNF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,967 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,111 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 94,111 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,829 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,088 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r inner disc corrdoed

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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FG55 UNF is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 UNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG55 UNF registered?

FG55 UNF is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 20 October 2005.

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