MINI CONVERTIBLE2006 · 1.6L PETROL

This vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 21 May 2026, but only after failing due to the excessive deterioration of all four brake hoses. While the hoses have now been addressed, the test also highlighted that both front brake pipes remain corroded and covered in grease or other material. There is a clear and worsening risk pattern regarding the braking system. Corrosion of the front brake pipes has been a recurring issue since at least 2023. Over the last few years, the vehicle has progressed from having thin pads and pitted discs to fluctuating rear brakes, and finally to the total failure of the brake hoses. This indicates a trend of systemic neglect or age-related degradation of the hydraulic system. The mileage of 124,170 miles is typical for a 20-year-old car, averaging around 6,208 miles per year. This suggests the car has been used regularly rather than left standing, but it also means that high-wear components like the suspension bushings, which were flagged as worn in 2023 and 2024, are likely reaching the end of their service life. The overall condition trend for the chassis and braking components is declining. The fact that brake pipe corrosion has persisted across four consecutive MOTs suggests that these issues are being managed with temporary fixes or ignored rather than being fully repaired.