2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · FH18 AOD

The 2018 MINI Cooper presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 December 2025 at 27,438 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits well below typical levels for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 19,260 miles at the May 2022 test, rising to 21,109 by January 2023, 24,188 by December 2023, 25,716 by December 2024, and 27,438 by December 2025. That equates to roughly 3,400 miles per year with no sudden accumulation or dormant gaps. The DVSA data is sparse in advisories, showing five consecutive passes and no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension, or structure. A clean MOT sheet does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Low use over long intervals can allow brake calipers to seize, tyres to crack with age, and fluid intervals to slip past the owner. We advise checking the condition of brake discs and pads for corrosion from standing, inspecting suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and confirming coolant and brake fluid history. No recurring faults or structural concerns appear in the official record. The previous keeper maintained statutory testing without lapse, and the absence of advisories suggests basic upkeep was not neglected. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible given the car's low annual use.