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R17 GHL

2005 Mini Mini One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,279 mi
Last recorded113,279 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One66,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 GHL
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 113,270 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 118,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 111,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 110,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,334 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 102,932 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2021 102,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,084 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2019 96,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,018 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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R17 GHL is a 2005 Mini Mini One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,223 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R17 GHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R17 GHL?

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What year was R17 GHL registered?

R17 GHL is a 2005 Mini Mini One, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is R17 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 GHL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R17 GHL have outstanding finance?

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