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GP56 LWL

2006 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,526 mi
Last recorded101,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 101,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,644 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 95,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to leak from front of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,175 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,011 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,943 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch worn but latches ok at present (3.1 (c))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S 81kgf, O/S 54kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (inner rim) (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s registration plate lamp lens cover missing

slight damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre and worn to 3mm on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (inner rim) (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s registration plate lamp lens cover missing

slight damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre and worn to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,162 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,325 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,098 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GP56 LWL is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP56 LWL is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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