2018 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · CF18 ACJ

The 2018 MINI Cooper S presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 41,201 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 5 November 2024 at 34,174 miles also showed no advisories. The two failed entries from 31 August 2023 and 5 November 2024 carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. No worsening pattern emerges across the history. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 22,913 miles on 31 August 2023, rising to 34,174 miles by 5 November 2024 and 41,201 miles by 15 October 2025. That equates to roughly 5,150 miles per year, with the largest single-year gain being about 9,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. Such low annual use suggests the car spent periods stationary, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. The clean MOT history gives no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity concerns. Still, a buyer should physically inspect underbody corrosion and check for cracking suspension bushes given the low-use profile. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and brake caliper operation in person, as these consumables are not captured by a defect-free pass. The duplicated fail-and-pass entries on the same dates without defects imply clerical re-tests rather than owner neglect. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to a basic pass standard with no outstanding advisories carried forward. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm no hidden wear from standing periods.