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RN05 LNJ

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,356 mi
Last recorded95,356 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LNJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 95,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease

Rear Exhaust box corroded

veruise corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,274 miles

Engine noisy

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

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,912 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,826 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Fail 2 Oct 2015 76,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,618 miles

engine noisey

Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noisey

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,563 miles

rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,764 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RN05 LNJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN05 LNJ registered?

RN05 LNJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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