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NY51 VAL

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

6,879 mi
Last recorded6,879 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 VAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 6,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 6,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 6,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2023 6,757 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 6,707 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 6,602 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 6,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 5,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 5,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 5,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 5,014 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 4,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 4,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 3,405 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,239 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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NY51 VAL is a 2005 Mini Cooper 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 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 NY51 VAL registered?

NY51 VAL is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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