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S8 RDD

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,914 mi
Last recorded91,914 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RDD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,213 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,650 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,737 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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S8 RDD is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 RDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 RDD registered?

S8 RDD is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is S8 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 RDD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S8 RDD have outstanding finance?

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