2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LJC 342
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 66,617 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
LJC 342 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 66,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LJC 342 Mileage History
- 17/08/202363,741 mi
- 17/08/202363,741 mi
- 23/08/202465,004 mi+1,263 mi
- 24/10/202465,019 mi+15 mi
- 22/10/202566,617 mi+1,598 mi
Average of roughly 1,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJC 342 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 (LJC 342) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
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