2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN1.5L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 17 March 2026 at 25,563 miles where no defects were recorded. This result follows a successful test in March 2025, indicating that the mechanical and structural condition remains within acceptable parameters. While a failure occurred in late February 2025, the immediate rectification suggests the owner addresses identified MOTs promptly, as the vehicle returned to a clean status in the subsequent annual test. The usage pattern is consistently low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging 4,260 miles per annum. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered 6,290 miles, while the mileage increased by 5,148 miles between the 2024 and early 2025 tests. This low mileage generally suggests reduced wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. However, the long intervals between short journeys can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific cause of the February 2025 failure to ensure the repair was comprehensive rather than a temporary fix. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for brake pitting on the rotors or seizing in the calipers, which are common issues in vehicles used primarily for short-distance urban trips. It is also prudent to verify the condition of the tyre age, as low-mileage cars often age before the tread depth reaches legal limits. The clean history across the last three tests suggests no underlying structural corrosion or recurring mechanical neglect.