2012 MINI (R58) 1.6L Petrol · FH12 WSE

The 2012 MINI Coupe (R58) presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 2 July 2025 at 40,566 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 30 June 2021 through to July 2025 returned a pass with no advisories logged. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring mechanical concerns, and no structural or emissions failures across the five-year record. At roughly 14 years old the car carries 40,566 miles, an average of about 2,898 miles per year. The MOT log supports genuinely light use. Mileage rose from 33,772 in June 2021 to 35,665 in July 2022, then 37,416 in July 2023, 38,989 in July 2024, and 40,566 in July 2025. Annual gains stayed between 1,500 and 1,800 miles with no gaps or sudden accumulation. Such low, consistent running often means long stationary periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. The clean history gives no flagged items for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or underbody corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the vehicle. Standing time at low mileage raises the risk of surface rust on structural members and degraded flexible hoses or suspension mounts not caught in a pass test. Check the brake calipers for binding after storage and verify tyre sidewall condition given age rather than wear. The record implies a careful, low-use owner, but paper cleanliness does not certify hidden rot or perished seals on a 14-year-old car.