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R14 ARP

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 ARP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,080 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,994 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot - slight split

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn/weak

Offside Front brake - slight holding on

Offside steering track rod end - worn

Rear brake pads - heavily worn

front and rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2020 108,993 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner cv boot - slight split

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn/weak

Offside Front brake - slight holding on

Offside steering track rod end - worn

Rear brake pads - heavily worn

front and rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,454 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tyre signs of cracking.

o/s/r outer brake pad 2/3 worn.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack/damage on the o/s. (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tyre signs of cracking.

o/s/r outer brake pad 2/3 worn.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,982 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Number plate lights have no lenses

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,208 miles

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area not obstructing the drivers view

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,451 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,450 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,366 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,202 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 25,136 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Corrosion on inner face of both front brake discs

Cracks around tread of both rear tyres

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust centre section around mounting bracket

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,136 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Corrosion on inner face of both front brake discs

Cracks around tread of both rear tyres

Slight blow from exhaust centre section around mounting bracket

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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R14 ARP is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R14 ARP is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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