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R1 CLH

2006 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,686 mi
Last recorded123,686 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CLH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 123,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 122,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,083 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 119,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,663 miles

Nearside front suspension coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,024 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 78,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,741 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad wear indicator on, on dash

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

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 34,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 26,674 miles

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

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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R1 CLH is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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R1 CLH is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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