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LA05 GXV

2005 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,655 mi
Last recorded35,655 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 GXV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,655 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 35,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,750 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

no rear reverse lights

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,500 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

no reverse lights working

Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

no reverse lights working

Pass 19 Dec 2019 32,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

door mirror casing missing

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,489 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

rear exhaust section deteriorating

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,793 miles

Rear exhaust box has a corroded outer skin

Fail 5 Sep 2015 23,711 miles

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

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Coolant level is low

Front brake discs are worn and lipped?

Fuel cap seal is cracked but still maintaining sealing arrangement

Offside front and rear tyres are cracking

PAS bottle and pump have slight seepage

Rear exhaust box has a corroded outer skin

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 10,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,585 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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LA05 GXV is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA05 GXV registered?

LA05 GXV is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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