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NV56 OBL

2006 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OBL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 120,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2025 114,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 112,497 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 112,497 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 111,264 miles

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 110,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,326 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 99,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 99,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 87,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 76,411 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 76,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 72,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 72,539 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 71,263 miles

Exhaust tailpipe support bracket in poor condition.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 71,263 miles

Exhaust tailpipe support bracket in poor condition.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 68,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 67,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,741 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2011 11,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,050 miles

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

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)

water starting to ingress into rear numberplate

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,522 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 OBL is a 2006 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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