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LF56 ZGW

2006 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 ZGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brakes require attention.

front struts not located correctly

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brakes require attention.

front struts not located correctly

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,494 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 110,492 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

O/s reverse lamp[ not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,468 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 5 Aug 2022 110,468 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,954 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 109,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,310 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Front Windscreen Wiper(s) Poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Outer and Inner Edge(s) Also Cracked/Perished on Edge(s) of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension Strut Top Mounting Worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Outer, 2mm Inner Edge(s) Also Cracked/Perished Edge(s) of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe(s) to Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Side(s) Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Rear Bush(s) Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip in 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak (dripping

fuel cap seal cracked

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, sidewall split and has a nail in it

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front pads close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,721 miles

Union on offside front to rear brake pipe damp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,411 miles

crack in windscreen o/s

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre 2mm

rear exhaust bracket (rubbers split)

rear wiper blade torn

slight leakage from power steering pipe

sump gasket leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,428 miles

stone chip in front windscreen on drivers side advise repair

Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

stone chip in front windscreen on drivers side advise repair

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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LF56 ZGW is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LF56 ZGW is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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