2017 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · CX67 WLR

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a recurring pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on 14 May 2024 at 99,103 miles was a pass, it followed an immediate failure for multiple critical safety-related items. The trend remains stable but poor, as the owner consistently appears to address faults only after they trigger a failure, leaving the vehicle in a degraded state between annual testing intervals. At 99,103 miles over nine years, the MINI has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per annum, which aligns with standard UK national averages for a passenger car. The mileage data shows consistent usage, with roughly 10,400 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 8,000 miles between May 2023 and 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the car is driven regularly, yet the frequency of failures regarding tyres and suspension indicates that these components are experiencing accelerated wear or being neglected. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 record flagged light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber and thin front brake pads, suggesting the front end components are nearing their service life. The history of repeated tyre failures, including structural bulges, cuts, and low tread depths across 2023 and 2024, points to a lack of attention to consumables. You should check for uneven tyre wear across all axles, which would indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that the MOT records have yet to explicitly address.