2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AF03 OGC

The 2003 Mini Mini presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 15 May 2024 at 135,845 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes. The March 2024 failure at 135,841 miles and the April 2023 failure at 130,133 miles both recorded no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults. This suggests the vehicle was presented for test before outstanding paperwork or minor pre-check items were resolved, then cleared within days. The recorded mileage sits at 135,845 miles against an estimated annual average of 5,906 miles, which is low for a 23-year-old vehicle. Between the 3 March 2022 pass at 127,765 miles and the 4 April 2023 failure at 130,133 miles, the car covered only 2,368 miles in just over a year. A further 5,708 miles accrued by the April 2024 tests. The sparse record with five entries across four years and no advisories logged implies either light use with long stationary periods or a test-only submission pattern rather than routine garage servicing. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely intermittent use, as standing periods accelerate structural rust on older Minis. The brake discs and calipers warrant checking for binding or seizure after low-mileage dormancy. Although no defects or advisories appear in the DVLA data, the twin fail-pass sequences in 2023 and 2024 mean the tester originally rejected the car; confirm the rectification evidence and verify the V5C and identification match the recorded tests before purchase.