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LR05 HJC

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HJC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 98,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 98,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 92,291 miles

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))

Rear registration plate lights dim

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,044 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 69,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 69,704 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,652 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 45,652 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,447 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,032 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,315 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LR05 HJC is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR05 HJC registered?

LR05 HJC is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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