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LR55 GHV

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,844 mi
Last recorded15,844 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GHV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 15,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 15,486 miles

Central Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 15,062 miles

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

Rear Tailgate component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 14,730 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,372 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 14,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 13,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 14,075 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 9,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,908 miles

both rear tyres are cracking between the tread. (205/45 R17 84V Dunlop runflat)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 6,291 miles

tyre pressue warning light is on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 5,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,622 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 4,621 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)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 3,786 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 3,780 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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LR55 GHV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR55 GHV registered?

LR55 GHV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is LR55 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 GHV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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