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LR06 SRZ

2006 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R57)56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 SRZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 96,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 93,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,356 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 91,340 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Rear blow from exhaust slight

Fail 10 May 2019 91,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust shows corrosion/is holed and leaking gas.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil /fluid contamination.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 4 May 2018 75,949 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 75,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 65,940 miles

Rear tyres are a mix of run on flat and standard

exhaust system deteriorated /very heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 65,724 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour restricted access to bulbs due to power hood (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres are a mix of run on flat and standard

exhaust system deteriorated /very heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil Leak

Fail 21 May 2016 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 28 May 2015 58,040 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 52,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 32,116 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake pad warning light on?

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

Fail 10 May 2010 32,116 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake pad warning light on?

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 31,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LR06 SRZ is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR06 SRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR06 SRZ is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 April 2006.

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