2013 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · BD13 XOG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of clean test results. After a failure recorded on 17 November 2022, the car has passed three consecutive annual inspections without any recorded defects. The most recent test conducted on 3 October 2025 showed no advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components inspected by the tester met the minimum legal standards for roadworthiness at that time. At 113,634 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,741 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. This figure aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history shows consistent annual testing, with no significant gaps between records that would suggest the vehicle was left stationary for long periods or subjected to erratic mileage accumulation. The regularity of the entries suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which can mitigate certain types of seized components or fluid-related failures. While the recent records are free of defects, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of components prone to wear on a Countryman of this mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arms, as these often degrade after the 100,000-mile mark. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs and calipers for signs of uneven wear or binding, as the MOT only identifies failures rather than preventative wear. Given the 2022 failure, verifying that the specific issue which caused that failure was permanently rectified is a necessary step to ensure no underlying mechanical trends persist. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.