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YR55 OGF

2005 Mini Mini

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini67,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OGF
MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 92,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,149 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall but not to cords

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall but not to cords

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,829 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly raised treads also perished on outer side wall

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

Offside Front spot lamp inop

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 75,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges boot lid (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly raised treads also perished on outer side wall

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

Offside Front spot lamp inop

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,202 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling on rear body (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,679 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,679 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,277 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded also fouling on rear bumper

Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,203 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded also fouling on rear bumper

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,512 miles

damage to tyre side walls but not to cord

rear exhaust corroded and fouling on rear body

Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,512 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to tyre side walls but not to cord

rear exhaust corroded and fouling on rear body

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,297 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,068 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished /starting to crack

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,423 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 18,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini?

Based on 7,810,223 MOT tests across 431,433 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,948
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
431,433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171,748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121,398
Brake pipe excessively corroded 109,160
Registration plate lamp not working 77,298
position lamp(s) not working 76,171
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YR55 OGF is a 2005 Mini Mini in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 67,106 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171,748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR55 OGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YR55 OGF is a 2005 Mini Mini, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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