2004 MINI MINI1.6L Petrol

The 2004 MINI remains roadworthy on paper, with the most recent test on 30 July 2021 at 168,060 miles returning a pass. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows two administrative-style failures on the same days as passes in 2020 and 2021 with no defects logged, suggesting clerical re-entry rather than mechanical fault. No advisories or defects appear across any test from 1 July 2019 through July 2021. Mileage accumulation tracks typical use for a 22-year-old car. The record moves from 157,118 miles in July 2019 to 163,447 at the July 2020 test, then to 168,058 by July 2021, an average near 5,500 miles per year over that span and below the lifetime 7,639 average. A five-year gap now exists between the last test and today's date of 17 July 2026, leaving the current condition unverified by MOT data. The absence of recorded defects means the DVSA history offers no flag on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the subframe and sills, as first-generation MINIs of this era commonly suffer hidden rust despite clean MOT sheets. The twin failures with zero defects imply the previous owner attended tests promptly but the sparse commentary gives no evidence of proactive consumable care. Given the 168,060-mile distance travelled and five years without official examination, treat the braking system, exhaust emissions, and tyre condition as unknown until a technician confirms them. The long static gap since 2021 warrants a fresh MOT and a detailed underside check before any purchase commitment.