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RF56 LUL

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LUL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip Missing insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,700 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip Missing insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

puncture light on

Fail 16 Jan 2021 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod has play in it

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

puncture light on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,499 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and corrosion on inner faces where pads not in contact with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,243 miles

chip in front screen

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,033 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 64,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 64,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,034 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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RF56 LUL is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black 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 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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RF56 LUL is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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