CarVerify

Free Car Check

LIG 5358

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Other 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,396 mi
Last recorded140,396 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 5358
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 140,396 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 140,305 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2025 140,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 136,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 132,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 123,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 123,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 111,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,103 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,941 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
Full Mini Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LIG 5358 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIG 5358, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LIG 5358?

You can check the full history of LIG 5358 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LIG 5358 registered?

LIG 5358 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is LIG 5358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 5358 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LIG 5358 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LIG 5358. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.