2009 MINI MINI1.4L Petrol

The 2009 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 59,982 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from December 2022 through December 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failure on 20 November 2023 at 55,122 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault given the immediate pass twelve days later at 55,131 miles. At roughly 17 years old the car shows 59,982 recorded miles, an average of about 3,528 miles per year. This is low for the age and points to light use or extended standing periods. Mileage moved from 53,786 in December 2022 to 55,131 in December 2023, then 57,881 in December 2024 and 59,982 in November 2025. The annual increments stay between 2,000 and 2,100 miles. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear in the data, and the clean advisory history across five years indicates the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing in order. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related wear not captured by a pass with no defects. Low mileage combined with standing invites perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, degraded hoses, and cracked tyres even when tread depth satisfies the tester. The record flags no corrosion, brake binding, or exhaust issues, but a 2009 chassis warrants a underside check for structural rust on sills and subframes. Given the clean MOT sequence and minimal yearly use, the vehicle looks mechanically sound on paper. Verify service history, test the clutch and gearbox feel, and confirm brake discs and calipers are free of seizure after any dormant spells. The absence of advisories should not remove the need for a pre-purchase inspection of consumables and structure.