2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · H22 CEH

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 73 831 miles, but the tester flagged the offside rear outer tyre worn close to the legal limit and the offside front inner tyre with sidewall cracking. The history shows a pattern of gradual deterioration rather than sudden failure; earlier tests recorded similar tyre wear, suspension bush wear and intermittent oil leaks, indicating the maintenance trend is stable but slowly worsening. Mileage accumulation has been uneven. Over roughly 18 years the car averaged about 4 100 miles per year, a low figure for its age. The biggest jump occurred between the August 2016 test (44 414 miles) and the January 2018 test (50 417 miles), adding roughly 6 000 miles in just over a year. Subsequent intervals show more modest increases, suggesting periods of light use punctuated by occasional higher‑mileage stretches. Recurring faults centre on consumables and corrosion. Tyre wear appears consistently at or near the legal limit on multiple axles, with the front inner sidewall damage noted in 2026 and earlier inner‑tyre warnings dating back to 2023. Suspension components show wear: the front upper shock absorber bushes were recorded as slightly worn in February 2025, and the offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush was noted as worn but not excessive. Oil leaks have persisted since at least 2020, affecting the engine and power‑steering system, while the offside rear silencer has been described as deteriorating and later as rusty. A brief failure in January 2018 also highlighted ineffective windscreen wipers, though recent tests have not repeated that fault. A buyer should inspect the tyres for uneven wear and sidewall condition, check the front suspension bushes and lower arm for excessive play, and examine for any signs of oil leakage around the engine and power‑steering lines. The rear silencer should be inspected for corrosion, and the under‑trays or engine covers noted in the record should be removed to allow a full underside and engine‑bay check. Finally, the wiper blades should be tested for effective clearing, as earlier failures indicate potential wear that may not have been addressed.