2007 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FH07 TYX

The 2007 MINI presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 3 September 2025 at 48,270 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a fractured nearside rear coil spring identified at the 25 July 2024 failure test at 47,198 miles, which was evidently repaired before the pass five days later on 30 July 2024 at 47,200 miles. The fact that no suspension or braking faults reappeared in the 2025 test suggests the repair was effective and the car has since been maintained to a reasonable standard. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. Across roughly 19 years the car has covered 48,270 miles, averaging approximately 2,541 miles per year. The annual test-to-mileage increments support this: 3,155 miles between July 2022 and July 2023, 1,983 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, and just 1,070 miles in the twelve months leading to September 2025. The tapering annual distance in the most recent period may indicate the car is being driven even less, or possibly standing for extended spells, which itself carries implications for brake corrosion, tyre perishing, and fuel system condition. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on two areas the MOT record has repeatedly highlighted. First, the braking system. Nearside front service brake binding appeared as an advisory in July 2023 and again in both July 2024 tests, indicating a recurring caliper or slider issue that may have been only partially addressed. A road test should confirm the car tracks straight under braking and the nearside front hub does not run excessively hot. Second, the suspension. The fractured coil spring in July 2024 was a serious structural failure, and while it was replaced, the condition of the opposite-side rear spring, front springs, and all suspension bushes and dampers warrants close inspection for corrosion and uneven ride height. Tyre condition has been a persistent theme across multiple years, with worn and damaged tyres flagged in 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggesting the car may spend time on kerbs or sit with underinflated tyres. A thorough check of all four tyre sidewalls, tread depth, and wheel alignment is advisable before purchase.