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SR05 EOL

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 EOL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 80,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 79,906 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 76,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear box corroded

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,801 miles

rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,686 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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SR05 EOL is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR05 EOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SR05 EOL registered?

SR05 EOL is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is SR05 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 EOL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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