2011 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SUE 107W

The latest MOT test on 2025-09-11 at 98,774 miles resulted in a pass, indicating the vehicle currently meets minimum roadworthiness standards. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, though a recurring windscreen damage advisory persists across the 2024 and 2025 tests. A loose bonnet trim flagged in September 2024 suggests minor cosmetic neglect, but no severe structural or mechanical failures have emerged recently. The tester flagged no critical defects in the most recent two assessments, pointing to a baseline of functional mechanical integrity. Accumulating 98,774 miles over fifteen years yields an average of roughly 6,585 miles per year, reflecting light use or extended periods of inactivity. The record shows consistent annual increments, with 1,207 miles covered between September 2024 and September 2025, and 1,534 miles between September 2023 and September 2024. No significant gaps in testing or sudden spikes in mileage accumulation are present. Low annual mileage often preserves suspension bushes and coil springs, yet it can lead to issues like binding calipers or exhaust emissions degradation from short runs, a pattern partially supported by the 2023 rear brake binding advisory. Buyers should inspect the windscreen closely for fresh chips or cracks beyond the noted advisory, as the repeated mention of damage across two consecutive years implies ongoing vulnerability or a poor repair history. The September 2023 failure at 96,032 miles revealed rear inner brake pads below 1.5mm and an offside rear service brake binding condition. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent 2023 retest and subsequent annual tests, a physical inspection of the rear brake discs, calipers, and parking brake mechanism remains prudent to rule out lingering corrosion or uneven wear. The front tyres worn to the legal limit in September 2022 likely require checking for replacement or uneven wear, as neglecting basic consumables like rubber often hints at skipped routine servicing.