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LB06 NMU

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 NMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,861 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 114,398 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 114,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a cracked inner side wall

both front shock absorbers are corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,573 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 112,573 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 105,651 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,577 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,577 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,212 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing and starting to go out of shape

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,731 miles

rear brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres going out of shape

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,616 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,146 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,372 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,364 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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LB06 NMU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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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LB06 NMU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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