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JJZ 4899

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 4899
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,363 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 123,292 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 123,230 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 122,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 113,868 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 113,776 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,612 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 112,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,961 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 103,445 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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JJZ 4899 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJZ 4899, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJZ 4899?

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What year was JJZ 4899 registered?

JJZ 4899 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is JJZ 4899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 4899 shows 10 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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