2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LN06 AAZ

The 2025‑07‑17 MOT at 118,912 miles resulted in a FAIL, with multiple defects including an inoperative registration plate lamp, incorrect headlamp aim, an inoperative engine MIL, missing steering rack gaiters on both sides, split constant‑velocity joint boots, worn rear suspension arm bushes, and a corroded offside rear brake pipe. The maintenance record shows a clear worsening trend, as earlier tests noted only minor items such as tyre wear, while later entries repeatedly flagged suspension, steering, and brake‑pipe corrosion, culminating in the 2025 failure. Mileage has risen from 77,589 miles in 2014 to 118,912 miles in 2025, an average of roughly 5,900 miles per year; however, the intervals between tests are uneven, with a long stretch from 2018 to 2020 showing little change and a rapid increase of 13,403 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggesting periods of inactivity followed by renewed use. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension arm bushes and pins for excessive play, verify the condition of both steering rack gaiters and the constant‑velocity joint boots, and examine the brake pipes for internal corrosion or blockage, especially the offside rear pipe that has repeatedly appeared as defective. Additional checks should include the condition of the rear exhaust box and chassis for rust, the integrity of the tyre tread and sidewalls given the recurring edge wear, and the functionality of all lighting and the engine management system, as these items have been recurrent sources of failure.