MINI MINI2007 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent DVSA data. The latest MOT test conducted on 24 April 2025 at 88,981 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in April 2024, the immediate pass on the retest during the same day suggests the identified issues were promptly addressed and rectified by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,683 miles per year. Between May 2022 at 73,517 miles and April 2025 at 88,981 miles, the car covered 15,464 miles over three years, showing consistent but light usage. This low-mileage profile often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid oxidation which are not always captured in a pass-only-only MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related failure rather than mileage-related wear. Given the age of the MINI, inspect the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear floor pans, as rust is common regardless of distance driven. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking and check the brake lines for signs of perished rubber perished over time. Since the most recent test showed no advisories, the vehicle appears well-maintained, but the low mileage justifies a close check of tyre age and fluid seals to ensure they have not dried out.