2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · FH67 YCZ

The 2018 MINI Countryman presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 6 December 2025 at 99,302 miles with zero defects recorded. This recent outcome demonstrates that the vehicle currently meets all required roadworthiness standards without any immediate mechanical or structural concerns flagged by the tester. While a failed test appears in the records for 20 January 2024 at 69,220 miles, the subsequent retest on the same day and every test thereafter passed cleanly, indicating that any underlying issue was promptly rectified and has not recurred. The vehicle's mileage accumulation is notably high for its age, averaging roughly 12,413 miles per year, but the annual usage reveals a distinct acceleration over recent years. Between the January 2023 and January 2024 tests, the car covered 14,595 miles, which surged to 20,145 miles in the following twelve months leading to January 2025. This spike suggests a shift toward sustained high-speed or long-distance commuting, placing increased strain on consumables and drivetrain components. The mileage then slowed to 9,937 miles in the subsequent eleven months, but the overall wear profile remains consistent with a heavily used vehicle rather than a low-mileage commuter. Given the absence of recurring advisories or failures in the official record, a buyer should focus on assessing the physical condition of high-wear components typical of a high-mileage MINI. Inspect the front and rear brake discs and pads for wear, alongside checking the condition of the tyre sidewalls and tread depth, as high annual mileage accelerates consumable degradation. Suspension bushes and coil springs require close scrutiny for cracking or corrosion, while the exhaust system should be examined for leaks or structural rust. Although the MOT record remains entirely clean, the elevated mileage demands a thorough in-person evaluation of these mechanical and structural elements to verify their remaining service life.