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HG05 VLC

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,915 mi
Last recorded89,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VLC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,915 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 89,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 89,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,320 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

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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HG05 VLC is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG05 VLC, 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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What year was HG05 VLC registered?

HG05 VLC is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is HG05 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 VLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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