2010 MINI MINI1.6L Diesel

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following a successful MOT on December 1, 2025 at 95,914 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the most recent test resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. While the history shows intermittent failures in 2023 and 2024, the owner demonstrated a proactive approach by rectifying identified faults immediately to ensure the vehicle met minimum testing standards. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 95,914 miles represents low annual usage of approximately 6,000 miles per year. The mileage pattern is consistent across the records, with roughly 4,000 miles driven between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 7,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. Such low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can increase the risk of rubber component degradation and fluid breakdown during periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in November 2023 and 2024, although the records provided do not list the specific reasons for those failures. Given the age of this MINI, it is essential to inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion, which are common points of failure on this model. Additionally, check the brake calipers for seizing or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles are prone to surface rust on brake discs if not used frequently.