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LN55 RSO

2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,265 mi
Last recorded46,265 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto41,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RSO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,512 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 37,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,150 miles

Offside Front door lock sticking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,774 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,581 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,630 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,630 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 243,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,394 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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LN55 RSO is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN55 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN55 RSO registered?

LN55 RSO is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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