2010 MINI Clubman 1.6L Petrol · GL60 ABU

This 2010 MINI Clubman was most recently tested and passed its MOT in January 2026, with two advisories: front brake pads wearing thin and a minor oil leak. The car is about 16 years old with 102,708 miles, which averages to around 6,400 miles per year. This is a very typical mileage for its age, so the readings don't strongly suggest either exceptionally light use or extremely high annual mileage. The most significant pattern in the MOT history is a recurring issue with the front tyres and braking system. In the January 2025 test, both front tyres were noted as worn badly on the inside edge. Then, in the failed test in January 2026, both front tyres (and the offside rear) were found to have cuts deep enough to reach the cords, alongside the front brake pads being thin. While the most recent pass indicates the tyres and pads were replaced to pass the test, this history suggests a consistent problem with front-end wear, possibly due to alignment or suspension issues, or simply the use of budget tyres. A secondary but persistent issue is a minor oil leak, which has been noted as an advisory in every test since at least 2024. While it is consistently described as "not excessive," the fact that it remains present over several years means it should be treated as an ongoing fault rather than a one-off issue. The overall trend does not look sharply worsening, as the most serious failures (deep tyre cuts, lamp failures) were addressed for the most recent pass.