MINI CLUBMAN2016 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its latest MOT on 19 January 2026 at 74,137 miles with no defects recorded. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a mechanical failure in early 2025. While the most recent test indicates the car meets all legal standards, the history of advisories and failures suggests that the owner is reactive in addressing safety issues once they are identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 54,951 miles and the 2024 test at 62,614 miles, the car covered roughly 7,600 miles, showing steady usage. The low annual mileage suggests long periods of standing which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid integrity despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the offside rear coil spring failed in January 2025 at 68,112 miles. Fractured springs on this model often indicate stress or corrosion, and the buyer must verify that the remaining springs show no signs of fatigue or heavy rust. The 2024 advisory regarding front tyres worn on the edge also suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that warrants a check of the steering components to prevent premature tyre wear. The braking system requires close attention following the 2023 advisory for thin front brake pads. Since nearly 20,000 miles have been covered since that entry, the current state of the pads and discs should be measured to ensure they are not nearing their limit. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for seized calipers or pitted discs, which are common in vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods between uses.