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LR06 AEV

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 AEV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,394 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 96,386 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,997 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 90,887 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 85,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,394 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,394 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 75,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,317 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 73,317 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,362 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,732 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

window washers weak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,793 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,313 miles

Both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,313 miles

Both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges .

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,221 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 May 2011 49,980 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

front tyres cutting out

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,158 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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
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LR06 AEV is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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LR06 AEV is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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