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RL54 LWT

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 133,006 miles on the clock, averaging 6,348 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for RL54 LWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,348

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,953
Average per year6,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL54 LWT 32k58k83k108k133k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage128,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,896 miles
PASS
Mileage125,157 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage124,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage122,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,199 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage114,317 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage107,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage99,931 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,929 miles
Since last MOT+15,695 miles
PASS
Mileage84,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage78,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage73,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,686 miles
Since last MOT+13,720 miles
PASS
Mileage59,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage58,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,409 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage42,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage38,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage32,346 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 LWT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RL54 LWT

What car is RL54 LWT?

RL54 LWT is an black Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RL54 LWT?

The last recorded mileage for RL54 LWT was 133,006 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL54 LWT passed its MOT?

RL54 LWT has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2024.

Is RL54 LWT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 LWT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL54 LWT?

RL54 LWT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.