2017 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · FN67 HTG

The 2017 MINI Countryman presents a stable and unblemished mechanical history, currently holding a valid MOT certificate issued on 31st December 2025 at 70,262 miles. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration or recurring faults whatsoever. Two entries in the record show a failed status on the same dates as the passes—2nd January 2024 and 31st December 2025—yet neither lists any defects. This anomaly points to administrative errors at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical failures, as a vehicle cannot legally fail without a recorded defect. The car has consistently passed its annual assessments without any advisories or failures, indicating sound baseline upkeep. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the January 2024 test at 46,702 miles and the January 2025 test at 58,730 miles, the car covered 12,028 miles. The subsequent jump to 70,262 miles by the end of December 2025 represents a further 11,532 miles. This steady, linear progression suggests consistent daily or long-distance use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which eliminates concerns about flat-spotted tyres or seized brakes from disuse. Despite the pristine paper trail, a physical inspection remains essential, as the MOT only captures a snapshot of the vehicle on test day. The clean record offers no insight into the condition of consumable components like brake discs and pads, which will be approaching replacement given the recent 11,500-mile annual intervals. Buyers should closely examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear typical of the Countryman's slightly heavier kerb weight. The drivetrain and exhaust system require a thorough check for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent its life in urban or coastal environments where underbody degradation can accelerate unseen by a cursory MOT inspection.