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MW05 LVD

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 84,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,559 miles

underside rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2023 80,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 79,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,094 miles

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

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

Underside rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,066 miles

underside rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2020 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,235 miles

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,444 miles

Slight Engine Oil Leak

OSR - Central Brake Pipes Corroded in Retaining Clips - Marked with chalk to identify

Rear Brake Discs Worn 'Thin' - Pads Ok

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,419 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 67,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play + noisy when rotating. (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F Metal Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (All Marked in Yellow Chalk to Identify) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both N/S Rear Metal Brake Pipes Excessively Corroded (All Marked in Yellow Chalk to Identify) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both O/S Rear Metal Brake Pipes Excessively Corroded (All Marked in Yellow Chalk to Identify) (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to various Suspension Components

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer and 'Wrap Around' Bracket Corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 58,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,275 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 21 Oct 2011 47,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,131 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,457 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,456 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,500 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

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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MW05 LVD is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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 MW05 LVD registered?

MW05 LVD is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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