2017 MINI Clubman 1.5L Petrol · EA67 XDB

The 2017 MINI Clubman presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 October 2025 at 28,338 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks three consecutive flawless tests, a clear step change from the pattern seen in 2021 and 2022 when the tester flagged perished rear tyres and, in October 2022, rear brake pads wearing thin. The absence of any advisories or failures since suggests the previous owner addressed those items promptly and has maintained the car consistently through its most recent tests on 24 October 2023 and 24 October 2024. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2021 test at 15,871 miles and the October 2025 test at 28,338 miles, the car covered roughly 12,467 miles across four years, averaging around 3,100 miles annually. That figure is well below the UK average and indicates light, likely short-trip or sporadic use. Such low annual accumulation raises the possibility of extended periods standing still, which can accelerate rubber deterioration, cause brake disc surface corrosion, and lead to flat-spotting on tyres that see little rotation. The recurring rear tyre perishing flagged in both October 2021 and October 2022 is a telltale sign of a car that spent time stationary or covered very few miles between tests. Although the last three MOTs show no tyre defects, a buyer should still inspect the sidewalls closely for age-related cracking, especially if the tyres are original or date from around 2022. The rear brake pad wear noted in 2022 also warrants a check of disc condition and caliper operation, as infrequent use can cause sticking sliders and uneven pad deposition. Beyond the recorded faults, the low-mileage pattern means structural rust and suspension component condition deserve careful attention. Subframe mounting points, inner wing lower edges, and exhaust mounting brackets should be examined for corrosion that can develop on a vehicle that sits for long periods. Suspension bushes and coil springs may appear serviceable on a short test drive but could be perished from age rather than mileage. A thorough underbody inspection and a drive that includes varied road surfaces will reveal whether this light-use example has been genuinely well kept or simply underused.