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R135 VOD

2006 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover Mini60,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 VOD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,169 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,777 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,485 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,293 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 65,293 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear on fuel filter ()

Nearside corrosion near to rear subframe mounting front of

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 61,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear on fuel filter ()

Nearside corrosion near to rear subframe mounting front of

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,450 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak from engine

rear fuel pipe after filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,996 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

battery box has slight corrosion

fuel hose from fuel filter corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,189 miles

battery carrier starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,330 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 42,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,951 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,307 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 38,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 61,888 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 61,888 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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R135 VOD is a 2006 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2006 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 60,470 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 Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R135 VOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 20 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R135 VOD is a 2006 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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