2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · AJ68 VHT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent testing history indicates a shift towards a reactive maintenance pattern. While the car passed its MOT on 7 January 2026 at 93,484 miles, it had failed just one day prior. This failure revealed critical issues with the front suspension and the offside front tyre. The presence of worn bushes on both front lower suspension arms suggests that the current owner is only addressing mechanical defects when prompted by a test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage progression remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 15,200 miles between December 2023 and January 2025, followed by another 14,600 miles in the thirteen months leading up to the January 2026 test. This steady rate of use explains the wear observed on consumable components. The transition across the 90,000-mile mark puts considerable stress on the drivetrain and rubber suspension components typical of a high-age MINI Countryman. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The tester flagged both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes as worn in January 2026. Although these did not result in excessive movement at that time, they are nearing the end of their functional life. You should check for any signs of uneven tyre wear, as the previous record noted the offside front tyre was worn on the edge. This often indicates an alignment issue caused by the worn bushes that has not been addressed.