2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MT55 VGV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/10/2005. Recorded mileage 98,429 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
MT55 VGV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 98,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MT55 VGV Mileage History
- 18/08/200829,933 mi
- 12/08/200936,301 mi+6,368 mi
- 12/08/200936,301 mi
- 27/08/201042,227 mi+5,926 mi
- 31/08/201042,259 mi+32 mi
- 09/09/201148,276 mi+6,017 mi
- 13/09/201148,292 mi+16 mi
- 07/09/201254,900 mi+6,608 mi
- 16/09/201360,353 mi+5,453 mi
- 17/09/201464,453 mi+4,100 mi
- 14/09/201568,151 mi+3,698 mi
- 21/09/201671,219 mi+3,068 mi
- 25/10/201783,113 mi+11,894 mi
- 11/07/201888,831 mi+5,718 mi
- 12/07/201888,831 mi
- 06/07/201989,849 mi+1,018 mi
- 16/01/202190,969 mi+1,120 mi
- 07/02/202291,730 mi+761 mi
- 28/01/202393,369 mi+1,639 mi
- 27/01/202494,985 mi+1,616 mi
- 01/02/202495,002 mi+17 mi
- 25/01/202596,659 mi+1,657 mi
- 31/01/202596,691 mi+32 mi
- 30/03/202698,429 mi+1,738 mi
Average of roughly 3,889 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
MT55 VGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (MT55 VGV) between August 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))”.
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