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JIG 1281

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,446 mi
Last recorded80,446 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 1281
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,446 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 80,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 77,275 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,063 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,424 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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JIG 1281 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 58,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIG 1281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIG 1281 registered?

JIG 1281 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is JIG 1281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 1281 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JIG 1281 have outstanding finance?

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