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YY56 RJU

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 102,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2023 102,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front & Nearside rear wheels inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 99,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,624 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,213 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 90,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,321 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 57,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,040 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre has nail in edge of tread.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YY56 RJU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YY56 RJU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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