2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DG55 RVU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 78,254 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2016.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG55 RVU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2015
- 78,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 RVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (DG55 RVU) between September 2008 and December 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
DG55 RVU Mileage History
- 19/09/200822,496 mi
- 19/09/200822,496 mi
- 28/09/200922,548 mi+52 mi
- 23/09/201032,131 mi+9,583 mi
- 14/12/201147,600 mi+15,469 mi
- 12/12/201252,471 mi+4,871 mi
- 14/12/201360,636 mi+8,165 mi
- 10/12/201468,900 mi+8,264 mi
- 04/12/201578,254 mi+9,354 mi
Average of roughly 7,738 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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