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GX06 OVC

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 OVC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,643 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly routed. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various corrosion to underside.

Fail 29 Sep 2025 95,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly routed. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various corrosion to underside.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 90,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,777 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,414 miles

Both front tyre valves are badly perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre and valve stem perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage a power steering hydraulic pipe very wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split and badly deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate is delaminating / dirty (0.1 (d))

Both front tyre valves are badly perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre and valve stem perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage a power steering hydraulic pipe very wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,043 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,599 miles

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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GX06 OVC is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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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GX06 OVC is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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