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SLZ 4285

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S47,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 4285
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 125,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 124,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 124,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 122,477 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,206 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,181 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 90,810 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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SLZ 4285 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 47,198 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 Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLZ 4285, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLZ 4285 registered?

SLZ 4285 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is SLZ 4285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 4285 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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