2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RY54 VUP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/01/2005. Recorded mileage 118,565 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
RY54 VUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 118,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RY54 VUP Mileage History
- 21/08/2024114,121 mi
- 29/08/2024114,122 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2025116,390 mi+2,268 mi
- 12/08/2025116,391 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2026118,565 mi+2,174 mi
Average of roughly 2,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY54 VUP 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 (RY54 VUP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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