2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SB05 LRU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2005. Recorded mileage 118,443 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,443 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
SB05 LRU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2023
- 118,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SB05 LRU Mileage History
- 30/07/200710,194 mi
- 25/07/200813,406 mi+3,212 mi
- 24/07/200916,611 mi+3,205 mi
- 05/07/201020,509 mi+3,898 mi
- 27/07/201132,562 mi+12,053 mi
- 27/07/201132,562 mi
- 25/07/201243,727 mi+11,165 mi
- 25/07/201354,694 mi+10,967 mi
- 26/07/201354,694 mi
- 07/07/201461,174 mi+6,480 mi
- 08/07/201461,174 mi
- 09/07/201565,700 mi+4,526 mi
- 09/07/201565,700 mi
- 04/07/201673,489 mi+7,789 mi
- 04/07/201673,489 mi
- 24/07/201780,606 mi+7,117 mi
- 26/07/201780,606 mi
- 17/07/201886,425 mi+5,819 mi
- 20/07/201886,426 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/201990,787 mi+4,361 mi
- 18/04/201990,863 mi+76 mi
- 01/10/2020101,453 mi+10,590 mi
- 05/10/2020101,572 mi+119 mi
- 05/01/2022110,981 mi+9,409 mi
- 05/01/2022110,981 mi
- 14/02/2023118,443 mi+7,462 mi
Average of roughly 6,963 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
SB05 LRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SB05 LRU) between July 2007 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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