2014 MINI ONE 1.2L Petrol · EM13 TAY

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy due to multiple tyre defects recorded in the most recent MOT test on 2025-08-12, which failed despite matching the mileage of the earlier pass on the same day—indicating the issues were not rectified between tests. This suggests a deteriorating maintenance trend rather than a stable one, as the same tyres remained in a critical condition across two consecutive tests within a single day. The mileage pattern shows very low annual usage: from 28,521 miles in November 2021 to 39,647 miles in August 2025, covering just 11,126 miles over nearly four years, averaging under 3,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 14 months between the February 2024 and August 2025 tests, with no intermediate records—this may reflect extended periods of non-use, which can contribute to tyre dry-rot, brake caliper seizure, or suspension bush degradation even if mileage is low. A buyer should closely inspect the tyres for structural integrity, especially signs of sidewall separation or edge wear, and verify whether replacement has occurred since the August 2025 failure. Given the age and low usage, also check suspension components for dry-rotted bushes, seized brake calipers (particularly if the car stood idle for long), and exhaust system corrosion—common issues in vehicles with infrequent use. The absence of advisories or failures in earlier tests up to 2024 suggests prior component life was normal, so current defects likely stem from neglect rather than inherent design flaws.