2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF55 VRP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 89,045 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 VRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 89,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 VRP 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 (GF55 VRP) between November 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
GF55 VRP Mileage History
- 01/11/202283,089 mi
- 06/11/202386,684 mi+3,595 mi
- 21/12/202489,039 mi+2,355 mi
- 18/03/202589,043 mi+4 mi
- 18/03/202589,045 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,506 miles per year across 5 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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