2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NG05 VND
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 94,994 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG05 VND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 94,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG05 VND 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 (NG05 VND) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail strut top mounting has play (5.3.3 (b) (i”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
NG05 VND Mileage History
- 07/09/202289,103 mi
- 13/09/202390,651 mi+1,548 mi
- 13/09/202490,662 mi+11 mi
- 23/10/202591,857 mi+1,195 mi
- 22/09/202694,994 mi+3,137 mi
Average of roughly 1,458 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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