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LN56 UWV

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 UWV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,429 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 130,429 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,575 miles

bodywork damage n/s/f

lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre chopping

o/s/r tyre chopping

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2021 124,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

bodywork damage n/s/f

lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre chopping

o/s/r tyre chopping

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2021 124,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Broken Mounts (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe to engine mount worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe to engine mount worn

Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,811 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 115,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 107,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,827 miles

exhaust is rusty

front n/s brake slower to rise

gear leaver appears stiff in operation

r/n/s wheel is damaged at inner rim

r/o/s brake is dragging (slight) and discs appears to be getting hot

underside is rusty in places

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 23,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,860 miles

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

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

advise rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,501 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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LN56 UWV is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN56 UWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN56 UWV registered?

LN56 UWV is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 December 2006.

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