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L700 AME

2005 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 AME
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 84,444 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,496 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2022 78,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 76,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,754 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,157 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,224 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,254 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,413 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,885 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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L700 AME is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Silver 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 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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What year was L700 AME registered?

L700 AME is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is L700 AME safe to buy?

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