2007 MINI CLUBMAN1.6L PETROL

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in April 2025, but this followed a failure that highlighted several significant maintenance lapses. There is a concerning and recurring pattern regarding the braking system and wheels. The car has suffered from excessively binding service brakes on both the front and rear axles across multiple years. This is coupled with a history of distorted road wheels and tyres that have been worn to the legal limit or are bald on the inner edges. This combination often suggests poorly maintained calipers or alignment issues that are actively damaging the tyres and wheels. The overall condition trend appears to be worsening. While the 2024 entries noted early signs of wear such as a non-excessive oil leak and corrosion on the subframe and hydraulic clutch pipe, the 2025 failure showed a progression to severely deteriorated CV boots and distorted wheels. This suggests a reactive approach to maintenance where components are left to fail rather than being serviced preventatively. At 19 years old and with 137,901 miles, the annual mileage is typical for its age. While this level of use is standard, the MOT history indicates that the wear on consumables and drivetrain components has been accelerated by neglect rather than just high mileage.