2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AF12 OCN

The 2012 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 165,452 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 through 2024 also show clean sheets. The only blemish is a fail on 26 September 2023 at 151,760 miles that was immediately cleared and passed the next day at 151,762 miles with no defects listed, indicating a clerical or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a 14-year-old car. The record shows 129,567 miles on 1 July 2022, rising to 151,762 miles by September 2023, then 156,366 miles in September 2024 and 165,452 miles in August 2025. Annual accumulation runs near 11,800 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The sparse five-entry history offers little detail but implies consistent, moderate use without neglected layoffs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and 165,000-mile count. No advisories for corrosion, exhaust emissions or structural integrity appear in the DVLA data, yet the test regime recorded only pass or no-defect outcomes. The clean MOT trail suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but high mileage on a 2012 chassis warrants hands-on checks of steering joints and subframe condition before purchase.