2020 MINI Countryman 2.0L Petrol · N900 ABY

This 2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN has a mixed recent MOT record that warrants careful inspection before purchase. Most critically, the vehicle failed its most recent MOT test on 15 December 2025 due to a non-functioning offside rear seat belt buckle, which is a safety feature that must work correctly. The same test also flagged both front brake pads as wearing thin, a defect that carried through from the earlier failed attempt on the same date. The brake pad wear pattern is the more pressing mechanical concern. Both front pads were recorded as thin at 32,795 miles, and this same issue appeared at the immediately preceding MOT. This suggests the brakes are experiencing accelerated wear or that the pads were already marginal at the previous test and have now deteriorated further. Front brake pad replacement is a routine maintenance item, but the timing and severity here indicate that brake work is imminent and possibly overdue. The seat belt buckle failure is a one-off defect that must be rectified, as it represents a direct safety risk in the event of a collision. Seat belt mechanisms are generally reliable on modern vehicles, so this may reflect impact damage, a manufacturing fault, or prolonged wear. It is unclear from the MOT record whether this has been repaired since the December test, so you should confirm the current status with the seller and inspect it yourself.