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R40 OAW

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 OAW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 90,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,143 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres feathing on inside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres feathing on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,190 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,217 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dampness around p.a.s hose

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,869 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,812 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre perrished in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre perrished in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

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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R40 OAW 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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R40 OAW is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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