2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EJ09 EEY

The 2025‑07‑25 MOT at 117,617 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable, improving trend over the past three years. Mileage has risen from 97,276 miles in July 2022 to 117,617 miles by July 2025, a gain of roughly 20,341 miles over three years, or about 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with the typical usage for a 17‑year‑old Mini. The steepest increase occurred between the 2022 and 2023 tests, when the odometer jumped 10,830 miles in one year, after which the annual increments slowed to 8,771 miles in 2023‑2024 and only 740 miles in the final year, indicating no recent periods of prolonged standing. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring tyre wear noted on the inner edges of both front tyres in 2023, which points to possible camber or suspension bush wear that should be examined for mis‑alignment and bush condition. The 2023 failure also listed an insufficient washer fluid level, so the washer pump and reservoir should be checked, while the earlier oil leak, though not excessive, warrants inspection of the engine’s seals and gasket integrity. No brake or structural rust advisories appear in the recent tests, but the tyre tread depth and condition, brake disc wear, and the health of the suspension components merit close visual and functional assessment before purchase.