2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · D2 ORG

The 2002 Mini Hatch presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 85,148 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests back to 10 July 2021 each passed cleanly with no advisories noted. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring mechanical issues, and no structural or emissions concerns across the five-year DVSA history. Mileage data indicates light use for a 24-year-old car. The record shows 87,029 miles at the 2021 test, rising to 90,444 by July 2023, then dropping to 83,545 in July 2024 and 85,148 in July 2025. The apparent decline after 2023 likely reflects a prior owner's recorded distance being corrected or a replacement cluster fitted; annual accumulation stayed low at roughly 1,400 miles between 2023 and 2025 versus about 1,700 earlier. Such low yearly coverage suggests extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop even without high wear on drivetrain parts. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. The clean MOT sheet does not rule out incipient subframe corrosion, tired suspension bushes, or cracked coil springs hidden by a sympathetic tester. Check brake discs for lip and calipers for binding after the long layups implied by the mileage. Verify the true odometer integrity given the backwards reading between 2023 and 2024. Given the spotless advisory record and low annual use, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The absence of tyre, wiper, or exhaust advisories across five tests implies either careful presentation or minimal running. Treat the clean history as a positive but confirm underside condition before purchase.