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WL55 GVP

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

back box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,377 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,091 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condition of exhaust

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 15 Jul 2024 99,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condition of exhaust

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,320 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 91,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,387 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,061 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,695 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 46,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,976 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,201 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin 4.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,113 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)

nsf and both frear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2014 35,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

nsf and both frear tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,339 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,339 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,400 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,400 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,313 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion rear exhaust and support brackets.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,684 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration rear wiper blade.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 16,098 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 16,098 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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WL55 GVP is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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WL55 GVP is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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