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MV06 DGO

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,687 mi
Last recorded110,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 DGO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,687 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 110,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,712 miles

corrosion under vehicle/suspension subframes

fuel cap perished

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jun 2024 101,661 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both,n/s lens missing (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle/suspension subframes

fuel cap perished

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,887 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard light switch behind phone mounting.

Inconsistent feel to hand brake ( limits made)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub frames, components and surrounding areas rusty and corroding (Age related) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower ball joints badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hazard switch obscured by phone holder

suspension components / subframes rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

phone holder fitted over hazard switch - still operates ok

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes badly corroded around fuel tank and at clips to floor towards joint at front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

phone holder fitted over hazard switch - still operates ok

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 81,848 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 77,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 77,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 72,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 49,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,491 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,970 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,749 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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MV06 DGO is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV06 DGO is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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