2014 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · RV64 ABZ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test in January 2026 at 58,276 miles identified a damaged offside front engine mounting. While noted as not to excess, this indicates the beginning of rubber component degradation common with age. This fault follows a three-year period of perfect passes between 2023 and 2025 where no defects were recorded, suggesting a period of relative stability. The mileage profile is consistently low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between June 2022 and June 2023, where the car covered only 1,210 miles. However, usage has increased recently, with 10,520 miles covered between June 2023 and January 2026. This low annual mileage often leads to the age-related failure of seals and rubber components, which aligns with the tyre issues seen in the history. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry and alignment due to recurring issues with feathered and perishing tyres. The 2022 failure at 36,544 miles highlighted multiple tyres with inner edge wear and sidew damage, which often points to worn bushes or incorrect camber. The recent engine mounting fault in 2026 also necessitates a check for engine vibrations or drivetrain clunk under acceleration. Given the history of under trays obscuring components in earlier tests, a thorough visual inspection of the chassis for corrosion and the condition of the brake lines is required to ensure no hidden structural integrity issues have developed during the periods of low use.