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RF56 HWU

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,622 mi
Last recorded95,622 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 HWU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,622 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light innop

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,126 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,760 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 1,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,684 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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RF56 HWU is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 HWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF56 HWU registered?

RF56 HWU is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is RF56 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 HWU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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