2006 MINI MINI COOPER S1.6L Petrol

The 2006 Mini Cooper S presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 5 May 2025 at 124,443 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following clean passes at 120,912 miles on 21 April 2023 and 116,613 miles on 16 May 2022. No advisories or failures appear across this three-test span, indicating the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that satisfied DVSA examiners without flagged wear. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,222 miles per year for a 20-year-old car, and the recorded figures confirm light use. Between May 2022 and April 2023 the car covered 4,299 miles, then 3,531 miles to May 2025. The 13-month gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests is unremarkable, though no 2024 entry exists. A clean record with no corrosion, brake, or suspension mentions suggests the owner addressed consumables before each test rather than letting faults accumulate. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the Mini R53 chassis is prone to subframe rust that a pass with no defects does not rule out. The absence of advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs across the record implies these items were sound or replaced, but at 124,443 miles the original dampers and bushings may be nearing the end of service life. Verify the cambelt and supercharger service history, since the record shows no mechanical intervention and the N14 engine's timing chain and boost system demand scrutiny at this age. Check tyre dates and brake disc thickness in person, as the tester logged no wear yet consumables degrade with time even under low mileage.