2017 MINI John Cooper Works 2.0L Petrol · 1 EJ

The 2017 MINI John Cooper Works shows a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 28 July 2022 at 1,546 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. With only one MOT entry available, the maintenance trend cannot be judged as worsening or improving, but the single clean result indicates no flagged mechanical or structural concerns at that point. The recorded mileage of 1,546 miles over roughly nine years equates to about 172 miles per year, an exceptionally low figure for a performance hatch of this age. The test history shows no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between entries, though the absence of any MOT data after July 2022 means the vehicle's condition across the subsequent four years is unverified. Such low use often implies long stationary periods rather than regular light running. A buyer should physically inspect the car for issues typical of prolonged storage that a clean 2022 test would not capture today. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity, and examine brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers after standing. Verify underbody structural integrity for rust and confirm tyre sidewalls have not cracked with age. Given the expired MOT cycle relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle requires a fresh test before road use. The earlier pass confirms sound condition at 1,546 miles, but four years of unrecorded use demand a full independent inspection of consumables and mechanical joints.