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LX05 WHG

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,087 mi
Last recorded83,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WHG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,752 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,392 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,406 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,127 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LX05 WHG is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LX05 WHG registered?

LX05 WHG is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is LX05 WHG safe to buy?

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