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S777 VGE

2006 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,102 mi
Last recorded151,102 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 VGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 151,102 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 147,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 137,680 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 137,680 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour front & rear showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front/cat joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 127,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,517 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on but pads ok

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 123,517 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on but pads ok

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 111,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,416 miles

O/S/F additional main beam bulb is inop

Fail 16 Jul 2013 97,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm and heavily stepped on the inner edge

O/S/F additional main beam bulb is inop

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,280 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,029 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,029 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Offside Front Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 62,433 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S777 VGE is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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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S777 VGE is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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