2019 MINI Clubman 1.5L Petrol · N17 TDP

The 2019 MINI Clubman currently holds a valid MOT passed on 26 May 2026 at 55,850 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed rather than consistently stable. The same test day began with a failure at 55,839 miles for a rough offside rear wheel bearing and a cut offside rear tyre, both rectified before the pass. This pattern suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive scheduled upkeep. Earlier years show a cleaner record. The April 2024 test at 43,076 miles recorded zero defects, and the April 2023 test at 38,265 miles flagged only minor advisories including front brake pads wearing thin and cracking rear tyres. The recurrence of offside rear tyre wear and damage across 2025 and 2026 is notable. A single tyre wearing on its edge repeatedly points toward suspension geometry or alignment issues rather than simple neglect. The vehicle has covered 55,850 miles over roughly seven years, averaging approximately 7,979 miles per year, which sits within a normal range for its age. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable. Between April 2023 at 38,265 miles and April 2024 at 43,076 miles, approximately 4,811 miles were added in twelve months. From April 2024 to May 2026, roughly 12,774 miles were covered in just over two years, indicating a modest increase in annual use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest tampering or extended periods off the road. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and wheel alignment. The repeated offside rear tyre wear on the edge, appearing in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, is a classic indicator of excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes on that corner. The rough offside rear wheel bearing that caused the May 2026 failure also warrants close attention. Even though it was replaced, the root cause of premature bearing failure often traces back to impact damage or long-term misalignment. Have a technician measure rear toe and camber against factory specifications and inspect the rear trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar links for play. The front brake pads flagged as wearing thin in April 2023 were presumably replaced since the car passed in 2024 and 2026 without a repeat advisory, but verify pad thickness and condition of the front brake discs for uneven wear or lipping. The offside rear tyre cut noted in May 2026 should be examined again to confirm it was replaced rather than merely patched, as a sidewall compromise at speed poses a genuine structural integrity risk.