MCLAREN 12C2012 · 3.8L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a clean pass at 27,592 miles in March 2026. The maintenance record demonstrates a stable trajectory, as the tester recorded no advisories across four consecutive examinations spanning December 2022 through March 2026. The sole defect emerged during the March 2025 examination when the nearside front tyre exhibited structural separation. Once replaced, the car cleared subsequent inspections without further mechanical flags, indicating that previous upkeep addressed the issue promptly and the core running gear remains within specification. Recorded usage sits at approximately 1,971 miles per year over fourteen years, reflecting predominantly stored or light duty operation. The odometer shows minimal progression between December 2022 and November 2023, covering just 224 miles across a twelve month period. Accumulation remained subdued until the next test cycle, where the vehicle advanced 665 miles by March 2025 before settling into a consistent annual increment of roughly 700 miles thereafter. This sparse usage pattern suggests extended garage periods rather than sustained motorway or urban driving, which typically preserves drivetrain components but accelerates degradation in stationary rubber and fluid systems. A prospective buyer must inspect suspension geometry and wheel alignment first, since the earlier tyre casing failure typically results from impact damage or worn lower control arm bushes. Treat all remaining tyres and wiper blades as immediate consumables requiring replacement due to age, while directing mechanical scrutiny toward the chassis, brake discs, and caliper pistons. Extended periods of inactivity allow surface corrosion to form on braking discs and seize sliding caliper pins. Verify fluid integrity in the gearbox, differential, and hydraulic steering rack for moisture contamination, and confirm that exhaust emissions stabilise under load rather than spiking during cold starts.