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R16 DLD

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,830 mi
Last recorded119,830 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DLD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 119,830 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 55,363 miles

power steering slightly stiff

Fail 17 Nov 2012 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,915 miles

OS Exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,915 miles

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

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

OS Exhaust bracket snapped

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

Offside Inner 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 24 Jun 2011 46,814 miles

rear discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,249 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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R16 DLD is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R16 DLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R16 DLD is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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