2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MGS 208
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 57,384 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MGS 208 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 57,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MGS 208 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 (MGS 208) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MGS 208 Mileage History
- 23/12/202251,230 mi
- 13/01/202351,317 mi+87 mi
- 09/02/202452,609 mi+1,292 mi
- 07/02/202555,327 mi+2,718 mi
- 15/04/202657,384 mi+2,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,859 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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