2010 MINI First 1.6L Petrol · IIG 5988

The 2010 MINI FIRST presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 March 2025 at 93,500 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 15 May 2022 at 93,149 miles also passed clean. The absence of advisories across both examinations indicates no escalating mechanical concerns over the three-year interval. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. Between May 2022 and March 2025 the odometer advanced only 351 miles, averaging roughly 117 miles per year. Across its life the car has covered about 5,844 miles annually. Such minimal accumulation suggests extended periods of standing, though the sparse two-entry history prevents firm conclusions on earlier ownership patterns or consistent garaging. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Prolonged inactivity at low mileage risks perished rubber components, degraded suspension bushes, and seized brake calipers that a static MOT pass will not always expose. The clean record offers no flagged corrosion or exhaust faults to pursue, but standing vehicles commonly develop underbody rust unseen during a brief test. Given the 351-mile gap since 2022, verify the brake discs for surface pitting and confirm fluid condition. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than wear. The MINI's documented care appears sound on paper, yet physical verification remains essential given the dormancy implied by the mileage.