2011 MINI (R58) 1.6L Petrol · EX61 AEN

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy following a failed MOT test on 9 April 2026 at 66,348 miles. The maintenance trend appears inconsistent. While the car passed cleanly in April 2025 and April 2023, the recent failure and a previous failure on 26 March 2024 suggest an unstable pattern of compliance. The lack of detailed defect records for these failures is unusual and warrants a thorough investigation into the specific reasons for rejection. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 15 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,423 miles per year. The odometer shows a steady but light increase from 60,390 miles in April 2023 to 66,348 miles in April 2026. This low usage pattern often indicates the car has spent significant time stationary, which can lead to perished rubber components or seized brake calipers. A buyer must verify the exact cause of the April 2026 failure before proceeding. Given the low mileage and the age of the R58 chassis, a physical inspection should prioritise the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade due to age regardless of distance travelled. The brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion or pitting caused by inactivity. Check for structural corrosion on the sills and chassis rails, as these are known weak points for this model. The absence of recorded advisories over the last three years is positive, but the repeated failures without listed defects suggest the vehicle may have been presented for testing before necessary repairs were completed.