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LR55 GHF

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

24,984 mi
Last recorded24,984 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GHF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 24,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 24,504 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 24,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 23,901 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2023 22,393 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,951 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2022 20,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 18,954 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,346 miles

knocking noise detected from steering / front suspension unable to locate during test

Fail 22 Feb 2019 18,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

knocking noise detected from steering / front suspension unable to locate during test

Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,590 miles

Coolant level low

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders and has cuts to tread

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape, feathered and cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 16,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders and has cuts to tread

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape, feathered and cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,732 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 13 Feb 2015 13,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 12,226 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,678 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 8,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,997 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 4,997 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 3,947 miles

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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LR55 GHF is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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 LR55 GHF registered?

LR55 GHF is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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