2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · F23 LCB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 27 February 2026 at 29,049 miles, which recorded no defects. This follows a period of intermittent tyre-related advisories that appear to have been resolved. While the 2024 test showed significant issues with tyre wear and delamination across all four corners, the subsequent pass in February 2025 and the clean result in 2026 suggest that the owner has addressed these consumable maintenance requirements. The mileage pattern indicates very light usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,631 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2026, the mileage increased from 16,710 to 29,049. This low annual mileage can be beneficial for drivetrain longevity but often leads to the specific tyre degradation seen in the 2024 and 2025 records. When vehicles sit idle for extended periods, rubber components like tyres frequently suffer from perishing and cracking, even if the tread depth remains sufficient. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the tyres to ensure no new cracking or sidewall damage has developed since the last test. The February 2024 report flagged both front tyres for delamination and all four tyres for perishing, which strongly correlates with the low-use profile of this MINI. I recommend checking the sidewalls and tread edges for any signs of age-related deterioration or uneven wear. The 2022 advisory regarding an inability to view the inner brake pads suggests that the inspector could not visually confirm the thickness of the friction material. Although the vehicle has passed since then, a manual inspection of the brake pad remaining thickness and the condition of the brake discs is advisable. Given the low mileage, the owner should also verify that the vehicle has received regular oil changes to prevent moisture buildup in the engine, which can occur when cars are driven infrequently.