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NV56 OBG

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,499 mi
Last recorded131,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OBG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 131,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2022 124,867 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2022 124,867 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 120,487 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Front sub frame corrosion apparent

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

Rear sub frame corrosion apparent

both rear shocks corrosion apparent

Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 100,419 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 100,419 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,903 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,903 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,214 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,950 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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NV56 OBG is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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NV56 OBG is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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