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GV55 DLN

2005 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DLN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,516 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

steering pump damp

Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroding

steering pump damp

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,176 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin splitting and corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not yet considered excessive

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin splitting and corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not yet considered excessive

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,416 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,568 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,965 miles

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

signs of wear to rear inner brake pads

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

signs of wear to rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,725 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r exhaust silencer bracket broken but surpports exhaust silencer

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,669 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s/r exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,210 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

small stone damage to n/s area of front screen

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,807 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

slight water ingress into rear number plate

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,322 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,317 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,351 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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GV55 DLN is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in White 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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GV55 DLN is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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