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LT56 RZJ

2006 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R57)56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 RZJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,552 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,507 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,506 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

no reverse light

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,250 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,250 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 56,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 56,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 52,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

pas leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both lower (1.2.1b)

pas leak

Pass 8 May 2015 44,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,774 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,595 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,388 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,803 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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LT56 RZJ is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT56 RZJ, 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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What year was LT56 RZJ registered?

LT56 RZJ is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 5 September 2006.

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