2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FH06 OOW

The 2006 MINI presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 16 July 2025 at 86,255 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three annual cycles. The most recent test shows no defects, though the prior day's failure at 86,251 miles with no recorded defects points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or worn components appear anywhere in the supplied record. Annual mileage sits low at roughly 4,313 miles per year against the vehicle's twenty-year age, with the odometer reading 79,629 miles in July 2023, 83,078 miles in July 2024, and 86,255 miles in July 2025. The 3,600-mile gain over 2024 to 2025 confirms light use. Sparse test data shows clean passes and two same-day fail-then-pass pairs in July 2024 and July 2025, suggesting the owner addressed minor paperwork or retest requirements promptly rather than neglecting upkeep. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage on a 2006 chassis raises the risk of perished rubber components and surface corrosion unseen by the MOT tester. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation in structural integrity or exhaust condition. Verify the reason for the 15 July 2025 failure with no defects logged, as DVSA systems occasionally mask omitted documentation. Confirm the service history matches the low mileage claim before purchase.