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WJ56 WVT

2006 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WVT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 102,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 79,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,107 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,742 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,543 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))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 71,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2017 65,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,369 miles

Offside and nearside front discs are slightly worn.

Offside rear silencer is corroded on outer skin.

Small chip in windscreen,in zone B

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,873 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,681 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 WVT is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVT is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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