2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · J7 COV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2005. Recorded mileage 116,144 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J7 COV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 116,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J7 COV 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 (J7 COV) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
J7 COV Mileage History
- 15/08/202399,415 mi
- 25/05/2024103,535 mi+4,120 mi
- 12/05/2025110,274 mi+6,739 mi
- 27/05/2026116,144 mi+5,870 mi
- 28/05/2026116,144 mi
Average of roughly 6,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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