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WJ56 WVH

2006 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,924 mi
Last recorded138,924 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WVH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 127,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (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 Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 105,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,823 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 95,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,625 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,036 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 84,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,453 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,453 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,824 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,618 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,812 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 14,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,323 miles

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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WJ56 WVH is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Black 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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WJ56 WVH is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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