2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LR05 HTP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 128,627 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 HTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 128,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 HTP 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 (LR05 HTP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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 (27 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
LR05 HTP Mileage History
- 27/08/2024111,186 mi
- 27/08/2025118,827 mi+7,641 mi
- 28/08/2025118,830 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/2026128,627 mi+9,797 mi
- 18/08/2026128,627 mi
Average of roughly 8,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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