2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · EM51 SAW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 12, 2026 at 70,558 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in basic upkeep, evidenced by a failure just one day prior to that successful test. In that instance, the car failed for the nearside front tyre being below the legal 1.6mm limit and the offside front tyre showing significant edge wear. Despite this setback, the owner addressed the issue immediately to secure the subsequent pass. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 48,508 miles and the March 2024 test at 56,259 miles, the car covered 7,751 miles, followed by another 5,866 miles recorded by the March 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which helps mitigate the risk of seal failure or component degradation caused by long stationary periods. A buyer should focus on the front suspension geometry during a physical inspection due to the recurring reports of uneven tyre wear. The 2023 advisory noted a tyre worn close to the edge, and the 2026 failure highlighted similar offside edge wear, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn control arm bushes. Inspect the front coil springs and wishbones for play to ensure the mechanical wear is not causing premature tyre degradation. Since no structural corrosion or brake-related defects appeared in the history, the mechanical integrity of the chassis seems sound.