MINI MINI (R60)2011 · 1.6L DIESEL

The most recent MOT from 18 May 2026 shows a pass at 84,114 miles, with a single advisory: a front oil leak that is not yet excessive. This is the only recorded defect across five tests dating back to October 2022, so the overall MOT history is remarkably clean. The mileage trend reveals a low-use pattern. Between 2023 and 2025 the car covered only around 700–800 miles per year, suggesting it spent extended periods parked or was used for very short trips. Over the past year, mileage jumped to roughly 7,000 miles, more in line with normal annual use. That low average of 5,600 miles per year is beneficial for engine and transmission wear, but it raises concerns about rubber seals, hoses, and gaskets drying out or becoming brittle during long idle spells—exactly the kind of deterioration that can cause the observed oil leak. The condition trend appears stable with a new minor issue. A previously clean record has gained an early warning sign. While the leak is not yet a failure point, it may worsen and should not be ignored. No other advisories for brakes, suspension, or corrosion appear, which is encouraging, but low mileage doesn’t eliminate age-related decay.