2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · RA55 MYM
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 79,965 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA55 MYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 79,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 MYM 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 Cooper (RA55 MYM) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA55 MYM Mileage History
- 23/11/202373,155 mi
- 23/11/202373,155 mi
- 24/01/202574,012 mi+857 mi
- 11/02/202679,964 mi+5,952 mi
- 26/02/202679,965 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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