1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P944 GNC

The most recent MOT in March 2023 recorded 715 miles and listed no defects, yet a failure just two days earlier at 712 miles demonstrates that the vehicle’s roadworthiness is currently uncertain and the maintenance trend is unstable. With an age of roughly 30 years, the 715‑mile odometer reading reflects a very low annual usage of about 24 miles, indicating long periods of inactivity. The mileage history shows a large gap between the 13,812 miles recorded in 2008 and the 48 miles logged in 2022, followed by a rise to 715 miles in 2023, suggesting the car has spent many years standing still before recent limited use. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system – checking upper and lower ball joints, radius arm pin bearings and subframe mounting points for play or corrosion – verify the condition of the constant‑velocity drive‑shaft boot, test the windscreen washer jets and seat‑tilt mechanisms that were flagged in the recent failure, and examine the parking brake efficiency, exhaust emissions, brake cables and any signs of structural rust on the sills and subframe.