2018 MINI CLUBMAN1.5L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward mechanical wear. In the most recent test on July 2025 at 27,434 miles, the car initially failed due to a dangerous cut in the offside front tyre and worn rear suspension arm bushes. While it passed the immediate re-test after the tyre was replaced, the presence of suspension bushing wear indicates that the rubber components are beginning to reach their service limit despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per annum. Between July 2022 and July 2024, the car covered only 5,352 miles, maintaining a clean record without defects. This pattern suggests the vehicle was used for short trips or remained stationary for extended periods. However, low-mileage usage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber parts and brake components due to inactivity, which may explain the sudden suspension issues identified in the latest inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry. The tester flagged both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes in July 2025, although these did not result in excessive movement at that time. These should be checked for further cracking or tearing to ensure the vehicle is not on the verge of a component failure. Additionally, given the low usage, the brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion or pitting, which frequently settles on cars that are not driven regularly.