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LB05 OKM

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OKM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,860 miles

General corrosion to structure and suspension components under vehicle

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 43,674 miles

Most of underside corroded including floor-pan, sills & steering,suspension & brake components. None inspected for mot were significantly weakened at time of test.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear 'lollipop' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear 'lollipop' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 43,674 miles

Most of underside corroded including floor-pan, sills & steering,suspension & brake components. None inspected for mot were significantly weakened at time of test.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear 'lollipop' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear 'lollipop' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 43,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 43,494 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 43,492 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 43,364 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS VERY CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2015 43,158 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,897 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,821 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,592 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,469 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,913 miles

Nearside 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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LB05 OKM is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LB05 OKM is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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