MINI COOPER2021 · 1.5L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end mechanical wear. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 53,543 miles passed, it identified pitted front brake discs and play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. This follows a significant failure in June 2025 where multiple suspension components failed, including the track rod end, suspension arm, and ball joint. The recurrence of steering and suspension issues suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 21,642 miles between the June 2024 test at 30,115 miles and the June 2025 test at 51,757 miles. This period of high usage correlates with the 2024 failure related to multiple tyre defects, including a structural bulge on the offside front tyre, which indicates the owner neglected basic safety checks during that high mileage interval. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly thoroughly to ensure the steering rack inner joint noted in December 2025 has been properly addressed. The previous failures of the track rod end and suspension arm ball joint suggest the front-end components are reaching the end of their service. Additionally, the pitted and scored front brake discs require replacement alongside new pads to ensure effective braking performance, as the tester flagged the surface degradation during the latest inspection.