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MV55 HJJ

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HJJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,912 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower under sealer used all over

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 118,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axel corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 115,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 114,133 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 114,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,623 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,257 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge |Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,317 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 832,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,435 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,310 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake pads close to minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal slight cracking,

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,122 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,401 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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MV55 HJJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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MV55 HJJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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