2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AF12 MXE

The 2012 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 February 2026 at 68,768 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Annual mileages sit well below typical class averages for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 52,283 miles in February 2022, rising to 56,133 by February 2023, 60,955 by February 2024, 65,996 by February 2025, and 68,768 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,500 to 5,000 miles added each year. The sparse, defect-free history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs across the period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean paper trail. Low yearly use combined with the car's age raises the prospect of degraded rubber components such as suspension bushes and perished hoses that a static test may not expose. Standing periods can also encourage corrosion to brake calipers and underbody structures even where the tester logged no advisory. Prior owners clearly kept the MINI lightly used and consistently tested on time. The absence of repeat advisories on exhaust emissions, coil springs, or brake discs suggests no ongoing mechanical trend requiring correction. Verify service history and check for structural rust at sills and subframes before purchase.