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RO05 STS

2020 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,893 mi
Last recorded33,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mini Cooper S24,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 STS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 33,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led unit, same lamp as daytime running light, DRL not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 26,710 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 26,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split inner tread groove, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking outer shoulder, not to cords at time of test. Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 69,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 19,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 12,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,172 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,431 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 43,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,012 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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RO05 STS is a 2020 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2020 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 24,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 6 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO05 STS registered?

RO05 STS is a 2020 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2020.

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