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LG55 XYX

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,972 mi
Last recorded37,972 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XYX
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,972 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine oil not registering on dipstick upon arrival - 1L added.

nearisde number plate light cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,987 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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LG55 XYX is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG55 XYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LG55 XYX registered?

LG55 XYX is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LG55 XYX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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