2017 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · AK67 ABZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 60,114 miles flagged a severely deteriorated offside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot, which is a repeat of a similar advisory from September 2024 at 49,386 miles. This indicates that the previous owner ignored a leaking CV boot until it reached a state of critical failure, which risks damage to the drive joint itself. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. The record shows a clean period between 2020 and 2021, where the car passed without defects at 19,060 and 25,800 miles. However, the frequency of mechanical advisories increased as the mileage climbed. Between the 2022 and 2025 tests, the vehicle began showing issues with suspension components and drivetrain seals, suggesting the car is entering a phase where more frequent rubber components require replacement. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and for signs of further wear. The 2023 failure at 37,941 miles revealed an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush and uneven tyre wear, which often points to alignment issues or impact damage. The 2022 advisory regarding a slightly distorted nearside road wheel suggests the vehicle may have suffered a significant impact in the past. A physical inspection of the remaining CV boots for grease leakage and a check of the front suspension bushings are essential to ensure the recent repairs have fully resolved the underlying mechanical issues.