2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MT55 OXV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 120,389 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 OXV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 120,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 OXV 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 (MT55 OXV) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
MT55 OXV Mileage History
- 28/10/2021113,530 mi
- 29/10/2021113,530 mi
- 27/10/2022120,389 mi+6,859 mi
- 28/10/2022120,389 mi
Average of roughly 6,864 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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