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LK05 RRU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,427 mi
Last recorded110,427 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RRU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 107,275 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 107,236 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,762 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 104,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 93,924 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,690 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,188 miles

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 64,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,717 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust silencer heavilly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear exhaust silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,635 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,112 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,263 miles

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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LK05 RRU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 LK05 RRU registered?

LK05 RRU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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