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WG54 VBN

2005 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,386 mi
Last recorded70,386 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VBN
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 70,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust cox corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,581 miles

Offside Front inner drive shaft joint gaiter deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,908 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,908 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2017 36,129 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,436 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,890 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,847 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 18,032 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 13 Jan 2011 18,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 15,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 7,561 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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WG54 VBN is a 2005 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 VBN registered?

WG54 VBN is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is WG54 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 VBN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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