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L121 PRS

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,838 mi
Last recorded91,838 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 PRS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 91,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,730 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 89,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,315 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 83,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,693 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but secure and no leaks.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,905 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,378 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,088 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,243 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)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,792 miles

exhaust is corroded at rear box

front no plate is loose

slight smearing on offside wiper blade

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,631 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 44,631 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,732 miles

front and rear registration plates have slight honeycomb effect backgound

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 30,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L121 PRS is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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L121 PRS is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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