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TRZ 6218

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 6218
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,757 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,199 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 103,197 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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 Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,208 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,119 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal deteriorated/perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,118 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

far greater rate of wear on nearside rear brake pads than on offside rear

fuel filler cap rubber seal deteriorated/perishing

Pass 5 May 2017 65,716 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,664 miles

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)

screw/nail inner shoulder of offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

screw/nail inner shoulder of offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on brake pipes to near and offside rear flexible brake hoses

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,471 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes to near and offside rear flexible brake hoses

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,977 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box showing deterioration.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,606 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,862 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TRZ 6218 is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRZ 6218, 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.

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What year was TRZ 6218 registered?

TRZ 6218 is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 September 2006.

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