2013 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · CN63 CJO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, holding a clean MOT pass from August 2025 at 82,029 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive improvement following a significant failure just one week prior. That previous failure at 81,556 miles was caused by a major exhaust leak and a high lambda sensor reading outside specified limits. The fact that the car passed immediately after these repairs suggests the previous owner addressed the critical exhaust system defects and emissions issues promptly. At 82,029 miles over 13 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 5,200 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. This regularity suggests a predictable usage pattern, though the 2023 failure regarding uneven wear on the nearside front tyre indicates that the vehicle may have suffered from alignment issues or worn suspension components that require ongoing monitoring despite the low annual mileage. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension geometry to ensure the inner-edge tyre wear noted in 2023 has not returned due to worn bushes or worn control arms. Given the major exhaust leak recorded in 2025, a visual check for soot deposits or heat damage around the exhaust manifold is necessary to ensure the repair was robust. Additionally, verify all external lighting, including the registration and stop lamps, as the 2023 failure highlighted a lapse in basic electrical bulb checks prior to testing.