2016 MINI ONE 1.2L Petrol · AL02 ABY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of neglected consumable upkeep. While it passed its most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 79,100 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a safety-critical cut in the nearside front tyre and perishing on both rear tyres. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests that the owner only addresses defects when forced to by the MOT tester, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 59,610 miles and August 2025 at 79,100 miles, the car covered nearly 20,000 miles. However, the low annual mileage appears to correlate with the degradation of rubber components. The recurring cracking and perishing of tyres in 2024 and 2025 indicate the vehicle likely sits for long periods, causing dry rot despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension. The 2025 test flagged a corroded nearside rear coil spring and specifically noted that fitted undertrays prevented a full inspection of the underside. This is a significant risk as hidden structural corrosion on the mounting points or the chassis itself remains undetected behind the plastic shielding. You should demand the removal of these undertrays to verify the extent of the rust on the remaining spring and the structural integrity of the subframe.