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RF56 XET

2006 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XET
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,887 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Style discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,690 miles

Coolant leak Radiator core ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 111,690 miles

Coolant leak Radiator core ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Could be between oil filter housing and engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Generally (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 106,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Could be between oil filter housing and engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Generally (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 102,013 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met requirements

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 96,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 90,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,315 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,313 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,469 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,084 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 45,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,958 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,826 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,239 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,568 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 XET is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XET is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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