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L88 LGP

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LGP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,199 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 126,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,387 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy.

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear back box rubber mounts, But exhaust secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,869 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,611 miles

both rear silencer hangers deteriorated

item removed drivers vision prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,354 miles

Both rear exhaust mountings worn

N/s rear tyre perished in tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,029 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,686 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,995 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)

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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L88 LGP is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L88 LGP registered?

L88 LGP is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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