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LX05 NVA

2005 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,480 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 86,480 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 64,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 60,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 57,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,610 miles

Rear exhauest material peeling

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,141 miles

REAR EXHAUST, MATERIAL PEELING.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 54,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST, MATERIAL PEELING.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,762 miles

exhaust in poor condition rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,762 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,431 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 34,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 29,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,466 miles

Nearside 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 11 Jun 2008 10,320 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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LX05 NVA is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LX05 NVA registered?

LX05 NVA is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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