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LT56 LGF

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 LGF
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,876 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

dip stick broken

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,839 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,836 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,284 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

all four tyres inner walls slightly cracking

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 46,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

all four tyres inner walls slightly cracking

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 37,468 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,486 miles

Fluid leak at steering rack area.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/R Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 23,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s spot light not working

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,929 miles

n/s spot light not working

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,035 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,013 miles

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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LT56 LGF is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT56 LGF, 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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LT56 LGF is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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