2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LR55 MLJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 78,276 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR55 MLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2026
- 78,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 MLJ 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 (LR55 MLJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LR55 MLJ Mileage History
- 01/06/202366,855 mi
- 06/06/202366,860 mi+5 mi
- 18/06/202472,340 mi+5,480 mi
- 10/07/202576,706 mi+4,366 mi
- 21/06/202678,276 mi+1,570 mi
Average of roughly 3,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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