2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CJ02 AMY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 10 July 2025 at 172,821 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the current owner is maintaining the car to passing standards. This follows a period of clean results in 2022 and 2021, suggesting that the vehicle does not suffer from chronic mechanical degradation or developing structural issues in recent years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between September 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 1,375 miles, which represents a lower rate of use during that specific interval. The brief failure on 14 September 2021 at 170,089 miles, followed by a pass just two days later at 170,091 miles, suggests a minor consumable issue such as a blown bulb or wiper blade that was rectified immediately, rather than a significant mechanical failure. Despite the clean records, a high-mileage vehicle of this age requires a thorough physical inspection of common Mini failure points. A buyer should specifically check for corrosion on the rear arches, sills, and subframe mounting points where rust often accumulates over two decades. Given the mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs should be verified for signs of perished rubber or fatigue. While the MOT history shows no advisories for brakes or tyres, a manual check for binding calipers or uneven wear on the brake discs is necessary to ensure the vehicle remains as sound as the digital record suggests.