2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LN55 VFF
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,089 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LN55 VFF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 89,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LN55 VFF Mileage History
- 18/05/200924,791 mi
- 18/05/200924,791 mi
- 06/05/201030,650 mi+5,859 mi
- 14/07/201138,298 mi+7,648 mi
- 19/07/201244,599 mi+6,301 mi
- 26/07/201244,599 mi
- 31/07/201350,668 mi+6,069 mi
- 24/07/201456,396 mi+5,728 mi
- 21/07/201563,380 mi+6,984 mi
- 23/07/201563,380 mi
- 11/02/201665,949 mi+2,569 mi
- 03/11/201768,159 mi+2,210 mi
- 25/10/201870,323 mi+2,164 mi
- 02/01/202071,538 mi+1,215 mi
- 11/12/202071,844 mi+306 mi
- 08/12/202172,024 mi+180 mi
- 19/12/202275,665 mi+3,641 mi
- 20/12/202275,667 mi+2 mi
- 22/12/202380,135 mi+4,468 mi
- 22/12/202380,135 mi
- 05/12/202483,124 mi+2,989 mi
- 17/09/202585,763 mi+2,639 mi
- 19/08/202689,089 mi+3,326 mi
Average of roughly 3,727 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
LN55 VFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LN55 VFF) between May 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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