2021 MINI John Cooper Works 2.0L Petrol · JW71 RJW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 18 November 2025 at 24,210 miles resulted in a pass despite flagging a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with uneven wear. This follows an advisory from November 2024 at 20,147 miles where front brake pads were noted as being thin at 3mm. The pattern suggests that components are only addressed once they approach MOT failure thresholds rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,842 miles per year. Between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests, the car covered only 4,063 miles. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, infrequent use can sometimes lead to flat spotting on tyres or the degradation of rubber components if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the front suspension specifically to identify the cause of the uneven tyre wear noted in the 2025 test, which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the previous advisory for thin brake pads recorded a year prior, a thorough physical inspection of the remaining pad life and calipers is necessary to ensure no glazing or binding exists. The record shows no structural corrosion or serious mechanical failures, but the focus must remain on these consumables and the geometry of the front end.