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LG56 MAE

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 MAE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sidelight lens missing

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 May 2025 98,242 miles

Front Bumper insecure damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working light unit damaged insecure (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,480 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 96,480 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,007 miles

Offside Front strut top mount creaking

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 96,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front strut top mount creaking

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,078 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,076 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. Maybe worse under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. Maybe worse under covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 87,038 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working front side lights not working when selecting sidelight position on switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 79,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 79,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 29 May 2020 63,869 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 63,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,122 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 44,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake caliper damp

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,942 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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LG56 MAE is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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LG56 MAE is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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