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V321 TYB

2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,674 mi
Last recorded75,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto41,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 TYB
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge & near LL 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & near LL 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 75,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 74,781 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,934 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 73,934 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 64,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,031 miles

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 11 May 2011 36,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2010 32,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,159 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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V321 TYB is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V321 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V321 TYB registered?

V321 TYB is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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