2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · LN55 VEV
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 95,010 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN55 VEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 95,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LN55 VEV Mileage History
- 24/08/202392,245 mi
- 04/09/202392,322 mi+77 mi
- 13/08/202493,045 mi+723 mi
- 09/09/202493,099 mi+54 mi
- 04/09/202595,010 mi+1,911 mi
Average of roughly 1,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LN55 VEV 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 Cooper (LN55 VEV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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 (23 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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