MINI MINI2002 · 1.6L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 June 2025 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of immediate rectification following de-mot re-tests, as seen in both 2024 and 2025. While the car currently meets the minimum legal standard, the recurring failures suggest that the previous owner only addressed mechanical or safety issues when prompted by the testing centre rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid a test failure. Data regarding mileage accumulation is limited, with only one entry available from 31 March 2023 when the odometer read 119,979 miles. Without mileage figures from the 2024 or 2025 tests, it is impossible to determine the annual usage or identify if the vehicle is being driven excessively. The gap between the March 2023 test and the May 2024 test indicates a consistent interval, but the lack of data prevents an assessment of engine wear or service interval compliance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components, as these are common points of failure for this generation of MINI. Given the age of the vehicle, pay close attention to corrosion on the sills, floor pans, and subframe mounting points. The record does not list the specific reasons for the failures in May 2024 and June 2025, so you should check for worn suspension bushes, leaking dampers, or fluid leaks to ensure those issues were properly resolved rather than merely temporarily masked.