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RN54 WDW

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 WDW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,093 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,038 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 92,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear by fuel tank , by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear by fuel tank , by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low and engine leaking oil

play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

rear brake imbalance readings high but within criteria

rear silencers deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 77,427 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,417 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2013 72,307 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,617 miles

cuts on n/s/f inner tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre tread perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cuts on n/s/f inner tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre tread perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,908 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,450 miles

N/S/R Brake slightly sticking

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,015 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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RN54 WDW is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 60,572 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN54 WDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN54 WDW is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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