2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · H17 RCA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 41,035 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H17 RCA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 41,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H17 RCA Mileage History
- 30/05/200810,682 mi
- 02/06/200913,159 mi+2,477 mi
- 30/11/201017,269 mi+4,110 mi
- 10/11/201119,475 mi+2,206 mi
- 05/11/201221,943 mi+2,468 mi
- 01/11/201324,516 mi+2,573 mi
- 11/11/201427,943 mi+3,427 mi
- 21/11/201534,513 mi+6,570 mi
- 11/04/201637,578 mi+3,065 mi
- 12/04/201637,578 mi
- 03/04/201739,002 mi+1,424 mi
- 04/04/201839,467 mi+465 mi
- 04/04/201939,915 mi+448 mi
- 12/10/202040,168 mi+253 mi
- 28/09/202140,342 mi+174 mi
- 05/10/202240,523 mi+181 mi
- 13/10/202340,672 mi+149 mi
- 08/10/202440,833 mi+161 mi
- 09/10/202540,948 mi+115 mi
- 30/09/202641,035 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 1,655 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
H17 RCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (H17 RCA) between May 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”.
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