2007 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · FE57 XRL

The September 2025 MOT at 54,644 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the MINI COOPER is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance record has remained stable since the 2022 test. Earlier entries show occasional advisories such as corrosion on steering, suspension and brake components in 2024 and a near‑side rear brake grabbing issue in 2023, but none of these resulted in a failure and the vehicle has passed every subsequent inspection without further blemishes. The recorded mileage of 54,644 at 19 years of age translates to roughly 2,876 miles per year, a figure that is low for a vehicle of this vintage and suggests periods of limited use or extended standing. Mileage increments have been modest and regular, rising from 15,103 miles in 2012 to 54,644 in 2025, with the most notable increase of 6,746 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and a 2,129‑mile rise between 2023 and 2024, indicating steady but not intensive usage and no large gaps in the annual testing schedule. A buyer should therefore focus on the components that have repeatedly attracted advisories: the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear or binding, the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding, and the structural chassis for rust, especially around the steering and suspension mounting points noted in the 2024 test. Functionality of the off‑side front lamp and the near‑side windscreen wiper should also be verified, as previous records flagged reduced light intensity and ineffective wiping. Overall, the vehicle appears well‑maintained, but a thorough in‑person inspection of suspension, brake, and structural integrity is essential before purchase.