BR02 SET

2005 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 August 2026 (65 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,458 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Mini has 25 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 20,458 miles.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Oct 2018 (375 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or long periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on 2024-08-19 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)).
  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Oct 2018 (375 mi/yr equivalent).
  • Recurring failures: Brakes failed 6 times, Tyres 2 times, Emissions 1 time, Suspension 1 time.
  • Service gap: No MOT recorded for 2019, indicating potential SORN or off-road use.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2024), suggesting good overall safety features.

Mileage history

Jul 2007: 20,458 mi PASSJun 2008: 27,918 mi PASSAug 2009: 34,998 mi FAILAug 2009: 34,999 mi PASSJan 2010: 35,673 mi PASSMar 2011: 45,793 mi PASSMar 2012: 54,243 mi FAILMar 2012: 54,243 mi PASSJul 2012: 56,252 mi FAILJul 2012: 56,252 mi PASSJul 2013: 59,127 mi PASSJul 2014: 62,083 mi PASSMay 2015: 67,463 mi PASSJun 2016: 67,976 mi FAILJun 2016: 67,976 mi PASSOct 2018: 68,865 mi FAILOct 2018: 68,867 mi PASSAug 2020: 69,929 mi PASSAug 2021: 74,837 mi PASSAug 2022: 79,050 mi PASSAug 2023: 83,495 mi FAILAug 2023: 83,495 mi PASSAug 2024: 89,123 mi FAILAug 2024: 89,133 mi PASSAug 2025: 91,537 mi PASS92k56k20kJul 2007Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2007 PASS 20,458 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 27,918 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2009 FAIL 34,998 mi
FAIL Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
FAIL Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Aug 2009 PASS 34,999 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jan 2010 PASS 35,673 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 45,793 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 54,243 mi
PRS Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs
USER ENTERED fuel cap rubber sill slightly deteriorated(cracking)
Mar 2012 PASS 54,243 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs
USER ENTERED fuel cap rubber sill slightly deteriorated(cracking)
Jul 2012 FAIL 56,252 mi
PRS Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills
Jul 2012 PASS 56,252 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills
Jul 2013 PASS 59,127 mi
USER ENTERED sills have plastic covers
USER ENTERED fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated(crack)
Jul 2014 PASS 62,083 mi
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED front inside door handles sticking
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2015 PASS 67,463 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
USER ENTERED both front inner door handles sticking
USER ENTERED rear brake pipes greased
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jun 2016 FAIL 67,976 mi
FAIL Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Rear front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Front both inner door handles sticking
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2016 PASS 67,976 mi
ADVISORY Front both inner door handles sticking
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2018 FAIL 68,865 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2018 PASS 68,867 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 69,929 mi
ADVISORY fuel cap seal perished
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust corroded
ADVISORY Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
Aug 2021 PASS 74,837 mi
ADVISORY Offside door stiff to open from inside
ADVISORY Rear exhaust skin deteriorated
Aug 2022 PASS 79,050 mi
ADVISORY both doors sticking from inside
ADVISORY fuel cap seal splitting
ADVISORY various components corroding
ADVISORY rear exhaust deteriorated
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Aug 2023 FAIL 83,495 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY rear exhaust corroded
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 83,495 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust corroded
Aug 2024 FAIL 89,123 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
ADVISORY Coolant leak radiator area
DANGEROUS Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at front join (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY coolant low
ADVISORY tpms light on
ADVISORY doors hard to open from inside
Aug 2024 PASS 89,133 mi
ADVISORY doors hard to open from inside
Aug 2025 PASS 91,537 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount split (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY various components corroded
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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