2013 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · 1 EDH

The 2013 MINI Cooper presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 179,278 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests in June 2024 and June 2023 also closed with passes. The two failure entries on 24 June 2024 at 175,111 miles and 26 June 2023 at 170,604 miles carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle shows no worsening pattern of advisories or structural concerns across the visible record. The odometer reads 179,278 miles against a 13-year service life, averaging roughly 13,791 miles per year. This is high for a small hatchback of this age and points to sustained commuter or high-use operation rather than occasional leisure driving. Mileage stepped from 170,604 in June 2023 to 175,111 by June 2024, then to 179,278 by June 2025, a consistent ~4,500-mile annual increment. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the supplied data, and the clean defect history suggests the previous owners kept the car to minimum test standards even if no voluntary maintenance is documented. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage. The high annual use will have loaded the front steering geometry and drivetrain mounts beyond typical low-mileage examples. The MOT record flags no corrosion or exhaust emissions failures, but DVSA pass sheets with zero advisories at 179,000 miles often omit minor wear until it breaches limits. Physically verify tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody structural integrity before purchase. The twin failure entries with no defects imply the car was presented twice on the same day in 2023 and 2024, likely for retest after paperwork or plate mismatch, not repair. Previous ownership maintained statutory roadworthiness but left no evidence of preventative care beyond the legal minimum.