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RR53 WKS

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR53 WKS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 141,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 141,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 141,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 140,975 miles

Oil Leak From engine Area. ( Slight )

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,159 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 137,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 132,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,919 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 127,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2018 118,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,218 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,245 miles

Both front wiper blades not clearing very well

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,584 miles

Both wiper rubbers deteriating

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,556 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,556 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,806 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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RR53 WKS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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RR53 WKS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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