2004 MINI MINI1.6L Petrol

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 146,947 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in February 2023 and February 2022, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a standard that avoids common failure points. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the car. It covered 4,528 miles between February 2022 and February 2023, and 6,018 miles between February 2023 and August 2025. These figures indicate regular, moderate use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which typically helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must manually inspect the chassis and suspension components. The DVSA records do not show any recurring faults, but a 22 year old Mini is prone to structural corrosion and wear in the suspension bushes and coil springs that may not always trigger a failure if they remain within legal limits. Priority should be given to checking the condition of the brake discs and tyres for wear, as these consumables are not flagged in the clean history but will naturally degrade at this mileage. A physical check for oil leaks around the engine and gearbox is also recommended to ensure the mechanical integrity matches the clean testing record.