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SJ56 SLJ

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,963 mi
Last recorded37,963 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 SLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 37,963 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 37,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Fail 13 May 2025 37,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Pass 28 May 2024 36,341 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 36,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 35,170 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jun 2023 35,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed pirelli cinturato p7 run flat 205 /45 r 17 98 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2022 31,650 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2021 25,982 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2021 25,982 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 20,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 17,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,701 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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SJ56 SLJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was SJ56 SLJ registered?

SJ56 SLJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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