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LT55 YRS

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,493 mi
Last recorded93,493 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YRS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,493 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 93,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,772 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 85,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 81,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,131 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,560 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

n/s wiper blade torn on end of blade

o/s/r exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2011 18,313 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2010 16,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,950 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,833 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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LT55 YRS is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT55 YRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT55 YRS registered?

LT55 YRS is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 21 October 2005.

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