2018 MINI COOPER1.5L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect records to reactive repairs of consumables. The most recent test on 20 July 2026 at 19,678 miles revealed an advisory for front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored. While the car passed, this indicates the beginning of age-related degradation on the braking system that was not present in previous years, despite the very low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,460 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the progression from 7,161 miles in September 2021 to the current 19,678 miles in 2026. However, the data suggests the low mileage correlates with aging rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The record shows a clear pattern of tyre perishing starting in 2023 and 2024, where all tyres were flagged for cracking due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer must inspect the current condition of the tyres, as the catastrophic failure in July 2025 at 17,542 miles involved structural separation on all four corners. This suggests the vehicle likely sits for extended periods, which leads to dry rot regardless of tread depth. The pitting on the front brake discs noted in the 2026 test is a common symptom of surface corrosion caused by lack of use. Additionally, a physical inspection should check the suspension bushes and seals, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer more from material degradation and cracking than high-mileage counterparts.