2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LT55 MXR
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 100,994 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LT55 MXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 100,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LT55 MXR Mileage History
- 12/06/202490,751 mi
- 12/06/202490,752 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/202599,869 mi+9,117 mi
- 14/07/2025100,913 mi+1,044 mi
- 21/07/2025100,994 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 9,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LT55 MXR 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 (LT55 MXR) between June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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