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RY05 LLD

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,535 mi
Last recorded115,535 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LLD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,535 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 115,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,604 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,547 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 107,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,762 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,617 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (rear Section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,024 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s rear main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,286 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted. not allowing full inspection of belt.

o/s back box outer shell corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,283 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides, (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted. not allowing full inspection of belt.

o/s back box outer shell corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,541 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 54,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,379 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,312 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,350 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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RY05 LLD is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY05 LLD is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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