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NL05 SNU

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,977 mi
Last recorded27,977 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 SNU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 27,977 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 27,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,912 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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NL05 SNU is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 60,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL05 SNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL05 SNU registered?

NL05 SNU is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is NL05 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 SNU shows 3 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.

Does NL05 SNU have outstanding finance?

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