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NEZ 8701

2006 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 8701
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 103,434 miles

Front front bumper could do with being secured better

Horn may not meet the sound requirements.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material May need repair soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated will need repair soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive this could do with being investigated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG advisory . Bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 96,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG advisory . Bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,610 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,608 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 80,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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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NEZ 8701 is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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NEZ 8701 is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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