2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · D5 JTH

The 2012 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 72,537 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results from November 2021 through to 2025. Annual mileage sits low for a fourteen-year-old car. The record shows 54,021 miles in November 2021, rising to 58,356 by November 2022, 63,722 by November 2023, 69,569 by November 2024, and 72,537 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 3,500 to 4,000 miles per year across the documented period, well below the national average. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the sparse, clean history suggests consistent light use and a keeper who presented the car for test each autumn without lapse. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. Low-mileage Minis of this era are prone to subframe corrosion and deteriorating suspension bushes even when standing idle, and the MOT record flags none of these because the tester logged no advisories. Check the front coil springs, track rod ends, and brake disc condition for age-related fatigue rather than wear. Given the absent advisories across all five tests, previous owners likely maintained basic upkeep but may have deferred non-testable items. Verify service history, inspect for structural rust at sills and rear axle, and confirm tyre sidewall condition before purchase.