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GFZ 2916

2006 Mini Mini One

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini One54,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 2916
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 80,985 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 80,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 79,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 77,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2024 77,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,347 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 75,231 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,747 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 57,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 50,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,303 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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GFZ 2916 is a 2006 Mini Mini One in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 54,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFZ 2916, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GFZ 2916?

You can check the full history of GFZ 2916 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GFZ 2916 registered?

GFZ 2916 is a 2006 Mini Mini One, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is GFZ 2916 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 2916 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFZ 2916 have outstanding finance?

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