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LR06 XRX

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 XRX
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 110,695 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 110,693 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 109,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fitted incorrectly & rubbing on driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fitted incorrectly & rubbing on driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriating

Windscreen crack not impaired veiw

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,388 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 92,388 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,291 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,223 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 74,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 74,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,491 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 73,491 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,365 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,609 miles

Brake warning light on dash!!!

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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LR06 XRX is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR06 XRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR06 XRX registered?

LR06 XRX is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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