2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RL05 XJZ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 143,463 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL05 XJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 143,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL05 XJZ 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 (RL05 XJZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))”.
RL05 XJZ Mileage History
- 03/08/2023122,779 mi
- 18/08/2024133,145 mi+10,366 mi
- 13/08/2025139,418 mi+6,273 mi
- 21/08/2025139,418 mi
- 24/08/2026143,463 mi+4,045 mi
Average of roughly 6,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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