2005 MINI Cooper S Auto 1.6L Petrol · E9 EBP
2005 MINI Cooper S Auto (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 73,348 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI COOPER S AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E9 EBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 73,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E9 EBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto (E9 EBP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
E9 EBP Mileage History
- 12/07/202459,232 mi
- 07/07/202567,224 mi+7,992 mi
- 14/07/202567,624 mi+400 mi
- 13/07/202673,346 mi+5,722 mi
- 17/07/202673,348 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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