2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YY55 LVR
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 183,882 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY55 LVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2026
- 183,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY55 LVR 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 (YY55 LVR) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YY55 LVR Mileage History
- 18/07/2023164,313 mi
- 22/07/2023164,313 mi
- 05/07/2024171,086 mi+6,773 mi
- 24/06/2025177,603 mi+6,517 mi
- 24/07/2026183,882 mi+6,279 mi
Average of roughly 6,487 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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