2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN2.0L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a minor shift toward recurring peripheral-related failures. The most recent test in November 2025 at 65,985 miles passed despite defects involving a defective offside front wiper blade and a seized rear headlamp level sensor link. While these are non-critical items, the recurring appearance of wiper defects suggests that the owner only reacts to MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 30,812 miles in late 2021 to 65,985 miles in late 2025. This consistent usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seal degradation or brake corrosion. However, the accumulation of mileage is reaching a point where certain rubber components are nearing the end of their service life. A buyer must inspect the front-end geometry due to repeated wheel issues. The tester flagged a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel in 2021 at 30,812 miles and again in 2024 at 58,126 miles. This, combined with the inner-edge wear noted on the nearside tyre in 2024, indicates a persistent alignment issue or a worn suspension component. A professional check of the front wish arms and ball joints is necessary to ensure the distortion is not causing premature tyre failure. The seized rear headlamp level sensor link noted in the 2025 test should be verified as rectified to ensure the headlight leveling functions correctly. Since no structural corrosion or brake-related failures were recorded in the history, the focus should remain on the mechanical wear of the suspension and the state of the tyres. The vehicle appears to have been treated to a basic level, but the recurring wheel and wiper faults warrant close attention during a physical inspection.