2008 MINI MINI1.6L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 67,641 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, despite a failure noted exactly one day prior at 67,639 miles. The lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests an administrative error or a minor presentation issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent passes have maintained high standards over the last three years. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,758 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low usage between October 2022 and October 2023, where the car covered only 899 miles. However, the mileage increased by 4,872 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,585 miles in the following year. This low annual mileage indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which can often be as detrimental to rubber-based components as high mileage is. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of age-related low-mileage wear. While the record is clean of mechanical failures, the vehicle risks perished suspension bushes, cracked rubber hoses, and brake caliper corrosion from inactivity. Inspect the brake discs for pitting or scoring, as the lack of constant use often leads to surface rust. Check the structural integrity for corrosion on the subframe and rear arches, as these early MINI models are prone to oxidation regardless of how many miles the car has travelled.