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GU06 LRJ

2006 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 75,046 miles on the clock, averaging 3,057 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for GU06 LRJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year66
Average per year3,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU06 LRJ 23k36k49k62k75k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,046 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage67,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage62,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage59,908 miles
Since last MOT+1,303 miles
PASS
Mileage58,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage57,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage56,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,447 miles
PASS
Mileage55,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage52,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage50,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage49,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage45,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,816 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage41,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage39,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage30,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage22,979 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 LRJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About GU06 LRJ

What car is GU06 LRJ?

GU06 LRJ is a grey Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GU06 LRJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU06 LRJ was 75,046 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU06 LRJ passed its MOT?

GU06 LRJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is GU06 LRJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU06 LRJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GU06 LRJ?

GU06 LRJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.