2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RF05 KZN
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2005. Recorded mileage 73,980 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RF05 KZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 73,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 KZN 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 (RF05 KZN) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
RF05 KZN Mileage History
- 06/01/202270,189 mi
- 28/07/202270,194 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/202371,448 mi+1,254 mi
- 27/07/202472,681 mi+1,233 mi
- 15/09/202573,980 mi+1,299 mi
Average of roughly 1,027 miles per year across 5 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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