2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GV05 RTO
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 100,696 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 RTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 100,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 RTO 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 (GV05 RTO) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV05 RTO Mileage History
- 16/10/202194,518 mi
- 06/10/202295,605 mi+1,087 mi
- 13/10/202396,958 mi+1,353 mi
- 16/10/2024100,680 mi+3,722 mi
- 17/10/2024100,696 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,057 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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