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YG55 RZW

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive light mist around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,379 miles

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

front brake discs have a slight corroded lip on inner surfaces

fuel cap seal cracked slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,772 miles

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

front brake discs have a slight corroded lip on inner surfaces

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear registration plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,920 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,481 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs have a corroded lip on inner surfaces

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

rear brake discs quite badly corroded on inner surfaces

rear registration plate fading

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,378 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wiper blade rubber split on end

offside rear brake disc quite badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 12,363 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front wiper blade split on end

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YG55 RZW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 RZW registered?

YG55 RZW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 RZW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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