2017 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · DP66 YFT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in October 2025 at 89,951 miles passed, but followed a failure just eleven days prior. While the car meets the minimum legal standards, the persistence of brake disc pitting and scoring across the rear axle from 2023 through 2025 suggests that the owner only addresses braking components once they reach the threshold of an MOT failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 80,633 miles and October 2025 at 89,951 miles, the car covered roughly 9,300 miles, indicating steady usage. There is no evidence of long periods of standing which often leads to accelerated corrosion, yet the consistent accumulation of miles confirms that mechanical components are being subjected to standard wear and tear for the annual testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The record shows a failure for fluctuating front brakes in September 2024 at 85,851 miles, which often indicates warped discs or sticking caliper pistons. Given the repeated reports of pitted rear brake discs over three consecutive years, an inspector should check for seized rear calipers or inadequate handbrake adjustment that prevents even cleaning of the disc surface. Additionally, the sidewall damage noted on the nearside front tyre in 2025 should be checked for structural integrity to ensure it was actually replaced.