2014 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · DA64 FMF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last four years. Although the most recent test on 24 November 2025 at 68,943 miles initially recorded a failure, the vehicle passed on the same day with no further defects listed. This suggests a minor, singular fault that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Since the 2022 test, the car has maintained clean passes without recurring advisories, indicating a high standard of upkeep by previous owners. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,745 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 45,664 miles and November 2024 at 59,803 miles, the car covered 14,139 miles, showing a steady usage rate. The subsequent interval of 9,140 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests reinforces this low usage. Such low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it increases the risk of rubber component degradation or brake corrosion if the vehicle sat stationary for long periods. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on signs of age-related wear rather than mileage-related fatigue. Check the suspension bushes and control arm joints for cracking, as these can perish over time regardless of distance driven. Given the clean history, verify the brake discs for surface pitting or thinning which often occurs on low-use vehicles. Additionally, inspect the underbody for structural corrosion to ensure the structural integrity of the MINI has remained intact as the chassis ages.