2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AD06 SVL

The 2006 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 91,450 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of annual examinations. Prior passes on 10 March 2025 at 90,836 miles and 22 March 2024 at 90,511 miles also showed no advisories. The upkeep pattern is consistent and shows no worsening mechanical drift. Recorded mileage sits low for a 20-year-old vehicle at 91,450 miles, averaging roughly 4,572 miles per year. The records show light annual use: only 614 miles accrued between January 2023 (89,634 miles) and March 2024 (90,511 miles). A single failed test on 21 March 2024 at 90,504 miles preceded the next-day pass with no defects logged, suggesting a clerical or presentational rejection rather than a genuine fault. Sparse entries and zero advisories limit deep wear inference but imply the car was stored or lightly driven. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the R53-era chassis suffers rust where moisture gathers. Check front suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, given two decades of static load. Verify brake disc condition and caliper operation despite no binding flagged, since low mileage allows surface pitting from standing. Confirm the 24-hour 2024 failure cause with the test station, though no defect data exists. Budget for perishable items: tyres, wiper blades, and fluid changes regardless of clean MOTs. The history supports a sound purchase if underside and brake checks pass.