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OO06 ROS

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 ROS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,481 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer lens turning opaque (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer lens turning opaque (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer lens turning opaque (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer lens turning opaque (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box corroded on outer skin

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,175 miles

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

back box in poor condition and blowing on seem

nsf metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

top mounts cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2020 84,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

back box in poor condition and blowing on seem

nsf metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

sunvisors insecure

top mounts cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,073 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,657 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,657 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,343 miles

Front both brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front number plate cracked

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system/silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,169 miles

Rear exhaust deteriating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,106 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

petrol cap seal deteriating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Petrol cap seal deteriating

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,639 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Petrol cap seal deteriating

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S wiper rubber deteriating

O/S/R disc deteriating

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,283 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall and wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,062 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,062 miles

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

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

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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OO06 ROS is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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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OO06 ROS is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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