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JIL 4448

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,988 mi
Last recorded103,988 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 4448
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 103,988 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2026 103,988 miles

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

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

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

center brake light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,096 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 85,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,342 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,554 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,577 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,862 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR TRACK CONTROL BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR TRACK CONTROL BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported INNER BACK BOX RUBBER SUPPORT (7.1.1)

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

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 25 Aug 2016 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALL (INNER EDGE)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 57,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2012 47,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,015 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,403 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,599 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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JIL 4448 is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JIL 4448 is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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