2012 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · DA62 LRX

The 2012 MINI Cooper presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 84,360 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the previous four years. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,026 miles against the car's fourteen-year life, reflecting light use. The records show 78,013 miles in October 2021, rising to 79,917 by October 2022, 81,134 in November 2023, 82,642 in October 2024, and 84,360 in September 2025. The gaps between tests never exceed thirteen months and the yearly increments stay under 2,000 miles. The DVSA data is sparse in advisories, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues ever flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection beneath the sills and subframes, as the MOT system captures only visible structural integrity at test time and a clean sheet offers no lifetime guarantee against latent rust. The low annual distance suggests the car may have stood idle for extended periods, raising the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, and flat-spotted tyres not caught during a pass. Given five consecutive passes with zero advisories, prior owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable wear. Verify service history matches the recorded mileages and confirm the absence of outstanding manufacturer recalls on the chassis before purchase.