2015 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · AO65 MLX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in late February 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test at 67,634 miles passed, the failure just one day prior at 67,631 miles highlighted immediate safety concerns. The recurring nature of brake and tyre defects suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT pass, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,150 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 43,321 miles and February 2026 at 67,634 miles, the car covered over 24,000 miles, indicating a steady rate of use. This low annual mileage generally reduces overall wear on the drivetrain, but it can lead to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of brake hardware, which aligns with the pitting and scoring noted in the recent records. A buyer should scrutinise the braking system closely, as the record shows a progression from thin pads in 2025 to pitted and scored rear discs in 2026. The tester flagged surface corrosion on the rotors, which often indicates periods of standing or seized calipers. Furthermore, the repeated failures regarding uneven tyre wear and structural cuts in 2023 and 2026 point toward potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and control arms. A physical inspection of the front suspension and tyre geometry is essential to ensure that the uneven edge wear is not caused by a deeper mechanical failure.