2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HN12 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 March 2026 at 65,303 miles. This test was completed with no defects recorded, indicating the car meets the minimum legal safety and environmental standards. The record shows a pattern of immediate rectification following failures, as seen in March 2026 and April 2024, where the vehicle passed the following day. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 4,664 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between March 2025 and March 2026, where the odometer rose from 55,827 to 65,303 miles. This represents nearly 10,000 miles in a single year, which is more than double the historical annual average. The MOT history is unusually clean, with no advisories for brake wear, suspension bushes, or corrosion across several years of testing. While the lack of flagged defects is positive, the low overall mileage and the absence of recorded wear on consumables suggest the vehicle may have spent significant periods stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Check for perishing rubber seals, tyre age-related cracking, and the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle, a manual check for structural rust on the underbody is advised, as the MOT record provides no evidence of previous corrosion concerns to track.