CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y33 DRU

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 DRU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 65,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,897 miles

Nearside front brake pad warning wire insecure.

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 60,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,204 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

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

Pass 18 May 2019 56,459 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

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

Fail 17 May 2019 56,426 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Aftermarket Scorpion straight through system fitted (with no centre muffler) (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 49,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 47,399 miles

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 47,399 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,893 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,315 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMET ALSO CUTS ON OUTTER WALL

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,718 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
Full Mini Cooper S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y33 DRU is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y33 DRU?

You can check the full history of Y33 DRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y33 DRU registered?

Y33 DRU is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is Y33 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 DRU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y33 DRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y33 DRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.