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3 HOR

2006 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini John Cooper Works50,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HOR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 66,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,474 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes/rack area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 65,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes/rack area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,230 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING PIPES ON RACK

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,786 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 59,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,198 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING PUMP

WIPERS POOR

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,778 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,606 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 37,694 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,155 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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3 HOR is a 2006 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 50,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 20 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3 HOR is a 2006 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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