2010 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GL60 AAX

The 2025‑11‑03 MOT at 123,504 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The record shows a stable maintenance trend since the 2023 failures; the 2024 and 2025 tests resolved earlier suspension and corrosion advisories, indicating that previous owners have addressed recurring issues without introducing new faults. Mileage has risen from 106,490 miles in September 2021 to 123,504 miles in November 2025, an increase of 17,014 miles over four years, or about 4,250 miles per year, which aligns with the typical 7,700‑mile annual average for a 16‑year‑old vehicle. The most notable jump occurred between the 2022 and 2023 tests, when mileage rose by 5,869 miles in a single year, suggesting a period of more intensive use. Earlier intervals show steady growth, and the absence of long gaps in testing supports a consistent usage pattern. A buyer should therefore inspect the front and rear suspension arm pins and bushes, the condition of the coil springs and shock absorber top mounts, and the integrity of the brake hoses and calipers for any binding or corrosion. Particular attention is required to the offside rear tyre, which displayed ply or cord damage in 2023, and to the rear subframe and coil springs, which have shown corrosion since 2022. Examination of the oil leak, coolant leak history, and the looseness of exhaust heatshields will also reveal whether previous advisories have been fully remedied.