2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PAZ 2060

The 2004 MINI Hatchback presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 24 June 2025 at 81,064 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in May 2024 at 80,877 miles and March 2022 at 80,726 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across its available history. Recorded mileage sits at 81,064 miles against 22 years of age, equating to roughly 3,685 miles per year. The MOT data reveals an unusually flat pattern: the July 2017 test at 80,320 miles and the November 2018 test at 80,704 miles show only modest use, then a four-year gap to the 2022 test at 80,726 miles. Between 2022 and 2025 the car covered just 338 miles. Such low, sporadic accumulation suggests long periods of storage rather than daily driving. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories across five tests implies the previous keeper addressed issues before each examination or the car saw too little use to expose wear. Low mileage and standing time raise specific risks not captured by pass results. Buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity, and check brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers after prolonged disuse. Structural integrity underneath the 2004 shell needs close scrutiny for rust on subframes and sills, as 22-year-old Minis are prone to hidden corrosion. Confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under real running, and verify tyres are not aged-cracked despite adequate tread. The absence of recorded faults is reassuring but does not substitute for a hands-on inspection of consumables and structure.