2012 MINI ROADSTER1.6L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean MOT history leading up to the most recent test. The October 2025 inspection at 14,420 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a brief failure on 25 September 2024 at 13,865 miles, though the record shows no specific mechanical faults were cited for that failure, suggesting a minor or administrative issue was rectified immediately to achieve the subsequent pass. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging approximately 1,030 miles per year. The data shows a consistent, slow increase from 12,313 miles in September 2022 to 14,420 miles in late 2025. While this low usage indicates minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such prolonged periods of inactivity can lead to secondary issues like perished rubber seals, seized calipers, or degraded fluids. A physical inspection should focus on components that suffer from age rather than mileage. You should check for signs of corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system, as well as the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs which may have hardened due to infrequent use. Given the low mileage, I recommend verifying that the brake discs are free from heavy pitting and that the tyres show no signs of sidewall cracking from standing for long durations.