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RJ05 CYL

2005 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,628 mi
Last recorded88,628 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CYL
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 82,497 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,302 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,140 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RJ05 CYL is a 2005 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ05 CYL registered?

RJ05 CYL is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 CYL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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