2006 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · DX56 PNV

The 2006 MINI Cooper holds a current, valid MOT certificate issued on 23 May 2026 at 109,400 miles, with only a minor oil leak advisory noted as not excessive. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, though not without blemish. A failed test on 16 April 2025 at the same mileage of 106,875 miles recorded a non-functioning offside stop lamp and rear fog lamp, both of which were rectified before a pass was achieved on the same day. The most recent annual test shows a clean bill of health apart from that residual oil seepage, suggesting the owner addressed the electrical defects promptly and has kept the car in generally sound running order. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between 30 March 2023 at 102,251 miles and 30 March 2024 at 104,731 miles, the car covered just 2,480 miles, then added 4,644 miles by 16 April 2025 at 106,875 miles, and a further 2,525 miles by 23 May 2026 at 109,400 miles. Annual distances of roughly 2,500 to 4,600 miles confirm low-mileage usage across the vehicle's life, averaging approximately 5,470 miles per year over two decades. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record to suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity that would raise corrosion or seizure concerns beyond what the age itself implies. The advisory history flags two areas worth close physical inspection. The oil leak noted in both the April 2025 and May 2026 tests, while deemed not excessive, has persisted across two consecutive annual inspections. A buyer should examine the engine and gearbox for wetness around the rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, and crankshaft seals to determine whether this is a minor weep or the early stage of a more invasive repair. The April 2025 failure also recorded a worn and pitted nearside rear brake disc alongside a damaged nearside front Macpherson strut upper mount that was rough on rotation. Although both items passed the retest, the underlying causes, caliper drag and degraded suspension bushings, can recur. Inspect the rear caliper slides and the front strut top mount for play or deterioration, and check the condition of all four brake discs and pads for uneven wear patterns that might hint at a lingering hydraulic or mechanical fault.