2013 MINI First 1.6L Petrol · FP13 OJC

The 2013 MINI FIRST presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 30,100 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The single failure logged on 18 September 2023 at 25,346 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed again the same day. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old car. The record shows 23,199 miles at the 26 September 2022 test, rising to 25,346 miles by September 2023, 27,788 miles in September 2024, and 30,100 miles by September 2025. That equates to roughly 2,300 miles per year. The clean test history across this period suggests the car has seen light use, though sustained standing or short urban trips can accelerate corrosion and permit perished rubber components unseen in an MOT bay. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts given the vehicle's age and low annual movement. Brake discs and calipers warrant checking for seizing after likely idle periods, and the exhaust system should be examined for internal corrosion not captured by emissions testing. No recurring advisories appear in the DVLA data, so no worsening mechanical pattern is evident. The previous keeper clearly maintained statutory testing discipline, yet the absence of flagged wear means consumables such as tyres and wiper blades remain unverified against real-world condition.