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LG05 DMU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,081 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,938 miles

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,621 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,967 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres very low (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 63,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres very low (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,492 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,234 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 33,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,796 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,242 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LG05 DMU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG05 DMU registered?

LG05 DMU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 DMU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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