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LW54 UCG

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,089 mi
Last recorded72,089 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 UCG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,089 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 72,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,025 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 59,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 47,410 miles

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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LW54 UCG is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 LW54 UCG registered?

LW54 UCG is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is LW54 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW54 UCG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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