2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LR05 VLW
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 108,208 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 VLW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2023
- 108,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 VLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LR05 VLW) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2023 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 (17 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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 Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level Sensor Disconnected (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LR05 VLW Mileage History
- 21/04/2022103,228 mi
- 22/04/2022103,228 mi
- 24/04/2023108,207 mi+4,979 mi
- 25/04/2023108,208 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,930 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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