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GL55 VGJ

2006 Mini One

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mini One66,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VGJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,020 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe on rack corroded. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split.

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 102,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,021 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,020 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,341 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high - 1.56 - max is 1.03 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,423 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 79,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,461 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks in tread and side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,017 miles

rear exhaust and mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front tyre at 2.5mm

rear exhaust and mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,561 miles

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

gearbox leeking oil

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,561 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

gearbox leeking oil

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,168 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,946 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and split but still supporting system

Slight splits to both front machpherson strut top mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 44,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and split but still supporting system

Slight splits to both front machpherson strut top mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front mirror insecure

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate lamp lenses missing

Small cut in nearside front tyre and metal in tread

Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,608 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine mounting leaking

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front mirror insecure

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate lamp lenses missing

Small cut in nearside front tyre and metal in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,675 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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GL55 VGJ is a 2006 Mini One in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 66,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL55 VGJ is a 2006 Mini One, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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