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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OU05RVP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 10 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 249,515 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 235,753 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 221,019 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 209,190 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024 3 Jul 20265 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 209,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 203,309 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023 3 Jul 202612 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 197,271 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 197,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,914 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 189,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,029 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front subframe light corrosion
- Nearside Front pad warning wire not connected
26 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 176,029 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front pad warning wire not connected
- Front subframe light corrosion
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,262 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,240 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017 3 Jul 20269 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,430 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,067 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 3 Jul 202629 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,149 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015 3 Jul 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,169 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 3 Jul 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,507 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 3 Jul 202614 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,464 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 3 Jul 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,112 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 3 Jul 20263 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,846 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010 3 Jul 20261 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,319 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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OU05RVP was registered on 2005-03-25
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