2010 MINI Countryman Cooper 1.6L Petrol · FG60 WJM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, despite a consistent history of immediate retest failures. The most recent inspection on 16 September 2023 at 124,636 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just the previous day. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues to ensure a legal pass, though the lack of recorded advisories in the latest test indicates that the mechanical and structural components were within acceptable tolerances at that time. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between September 2021 at 100,529 miles and September 2022 at 112,520 miles, the car covered 11,991 miles, followed by another 12,116 miles leading into the 2023 test. This steady usage suggests regular road use which often helps keep seals lubricated and prevents the dry-rot or corrosion issues associated with long periods of standing stationary. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the suspension and braking systems, as the MINI Countryman is prone to wear on front coil springs and suspension bushes. While the record shows no current advisories, the mileage means a physical check for play in the control arms or binding brake calipers is necessary given the vehicle's age. Since the last MOT was nearly three years ago, the current state of the tyre tread and brake fluid condition must be verified to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the September 2023 certification.