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JOI 601

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOI 601
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 45,643 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,473 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 44,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,112 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 43,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,015 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Travel on parking brake lever

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 40,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 39,900 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,852 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 38,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 37,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,456 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 34,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 34,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat on o/s/r adult seat

Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,941 miles

Near side front jack pad missing

Rear seats seat belts not tested child seat fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2011 31,891 miles

BOth rear seat belts not tested, child seat fitted

Both number plates do not have suppliers details, may have difficulty with the polouce

Near side front shock slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 31,891 miles

BOth rear seat belts not tested, child seat fitted

Both number plates do not have suppliers details, may have difficulty with the polouce

Near side front shock slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,369 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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JOI 601 is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was JOI 601 registered?

JOI 601 is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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