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RY05 OMR

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

169,384 mi
Last recorded169,384 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 169,384 miles

Both headlamp covers tarnished

Long travel on foot brake

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside number plate lamp cover missing

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 169,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp covers tarnished

Long travel on foot brake

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside number plate lamp cover missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,200 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 159,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from undersde of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,002 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 145,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,590 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 132,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 127,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,936 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust box is rusty

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,890 miles

rear exhaust boxs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust boxs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 98,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,419 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,476 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,944 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

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)

Traction control warning light is lit

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,737 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,750 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 OMR is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OMR is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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