2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EX02 ALU

The vehicle is currently not in a verifiable roadworthy state as the most recent MOT date is 27 January 2022, leaving a gap of over four years until the current date of 28 July 2026. The maintenance trend is poor and indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While the 2022 test passed without defects, the preceding years show a pattern of repeated failures for basic items and systemic mechanical degradation. Mileage data is limited but shows a steady increase from 101,574 miles in December 2015 to 122,344 miles by January 2020. This represents an average annual usage of roughly 5,000 miles over that period. There is no mileage data recorded for the final two tests in 2021 and 2022, making it impossible to determine if the vehicle has been stationary or driven extensively in recent years. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record shows a chronic and worsening issue with brake pipe corrosion appearing in every test from 2015 through 2021. The tester flagged corroded pipes on both the nearside and offside multiple times, including a failure in January 2021 for pipes covered in grease, which often suggests an attempt to mask rust. Recurring issues with binding rear brakes and pitted discs in 2019 further indicate a neglected braking system. Suspension and steering components also show signs of instability. The vehicle failed in August 2017 due to deteriorated suspension arm rubber bushes and excessive ball joint play. Similar faults returned in January 2020 with track rod end play and again in January 2021 with a suspension arm ball joint failure. The presence of multiple SRS warning lamp faults and exhaust emission failures in 2020 suggests deeper electrical and engine management issues that may not have been permanently resolved.