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LN05 TTV

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 TTV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 138,556 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 126,441 miles

Front Both headlamps have product on lens, but permitting white light.

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,723 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low possible headlamp motor (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,600 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 93,546 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,216 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,582 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 61,871 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,807 miles

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

exhust rear silencer deterated slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,270 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
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LN05 TTV is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN05 TTV, 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.

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What year was LN05 TTV registered?

LN05 TTV is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LN05 TTV safe to buy?

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