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GU56 LVS

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,288 mi
Last recorded102,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LVS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,622 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy After market stainless steel system fitted which is loud when acceleration/pedal movement sharp (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wipers smear but clear screen sufficiently at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,997 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended looly pop bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded though centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat cover corroded

oil leak

seal covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damp Around Powersteering Pump & Rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front & Offside Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear, Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded - In Clip, Unable To Inspect

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Oil leak

Unable To Access Rear Seats/Belts

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damp Around Powersteering Pump & Rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front & Offside Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear, Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded - In Clip, Unable To Inspect

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

Oil leak

Unable To Access Rear Seats/Belts

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal starting to split

offside rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,461 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside & Nearside front wipers split but still clear the windscreen enough to give an adequate view of the road ahead

damage to center of the windscreen not in the swept area (repair advised)

prolongrd use of defective wipers will damage the windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2011 43,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside & Nearside front wipers split but still clear the windscreen enough to give an adequate view of the road ahead

prolongrd use of defective wipers will damage the windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,118 miles

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 35,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,656 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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GU56 LVS is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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GU56 LVS is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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