2001 MINI COOPER1.6L PETROL

The most recent MOT entry is a pass on 17 December 2018 at 107 034 miles, after the vehicle had previously failed the same day due to an off‑side headlamp aim defect and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The pass indicates that those specific items were repaired or adjusted to meet the test standard at that time. Looking back, the MOT history shows a repeating theme of lighting and suspension concerns. Headlamp aim was flagged as incorrect in both the 2018 failure and the 2016 failure, suggesting a recurring issue with the headlamp adjustment mechanism or mounting. Suspension notes include excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint (2016 failure) and slight movement in the upper support bearing of the nearside front Macpherson strut (seen in both a 2016 pass and fail). A rear brake pipe showed slight corrosion in the 2017 pass, and the 2016 fail also recorded a non‑working registration plate lamp. Given the limited data after 2018, it is not possible to say whether the condition is worsening, stable, or improving. The 2018 pass shows that the identified faults were addressed enough to pass the test, but without more recent inspections we cannot confirm that the repairs remain effective or that new issues have not arisen. The recorded mileage of 107 034 miles over roughly 25 years averages about 4 300 miles per year, which is low for the car’s age. Low mileage can indicate light use, but it may also reflect long periods of standing or storage.