2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · T99 LAK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent October 2025 test at 42,963 miles, it failed just one day prior at 42,943 miles due to critical steering defects. These included a missing and loose track rod end bolt along with play in the steering rack inner joints. Although these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the presence of such significant mechanical failures suggests a lack of routine inspections between annual MOT tests. At 42,963 miles over six years, the car has averaged approximately 7,160 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-urban usage. The data shows a significant jump of 14,185 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, a period during which the vehicle transitioned from a clean record to multiple multi-point failures. This period of higher mileage likely accelerated the wear on the steering and suspension components, as evidenced by the distorted wheel and tyre sidewalls noted in the 2025 entries. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end suspension and steering geometry. The recurring reports of a distorted nearside front wheel and damaged tyre sidewalls indicate the vehicle has likely suffered impact damage, which may have compromised the alignment or control arms over time. You should verify that there is no further play in the steering rack and check the bushings for signs of asymmetrical tyre wear. Additionally, the windscreen has remained an advisory for three consecutive years; the glass should be checked for spreading cracks that could eventually compromise structural integrity.