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MC56 DGV

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,095 mi
Last recorded169,095 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 DGV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 169,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 169,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 163,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 160,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 153,610 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,121 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 15 May 2017 138,628 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2016 135,457 miles

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

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 132,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,342 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 127,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,277 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,095 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2011 87,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,720 miles

rear exhaust cover corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,533 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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MC56 DGV is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MC56 DGV is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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