CarVerify

Free Car Check

IAZ 979

2006 Mini Mini One

Red Other 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini One54,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 979
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 69,606 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 63,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 57,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 51,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 46,646 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 46,579 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
Full Mini Mini One reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

IAZ 979 is a 2006 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 IAZ 979, 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 IAZ 979?

You can check the full history of IAZ 979 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was IAZ 979 registered?

IAZ 979 is a 2006 Mini Mini One, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is IAZ 979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 979 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IAZ 979 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on IAZ 979. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.