2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RO05 DJS
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 126,485 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO05 DJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 126,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 DJS 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 (RO05 DJS) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Compliance Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Where Pipe Goes Into Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
RO05 DJS Mileage History
- 20/02/2024120,564 mi
- 25/02/2025123,902 mi+3,338 mi
- 03/03/2025123,902 mi
- 12/02/2026126,377 mi+2,475 mi
- 11/03/2026126,485 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 2,884 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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