2018 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · FV18 HAU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with an improving maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 4 November 2025 at 48,689 miles shows a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a successful test in December 2024 at 43,721 miles where the tester noted that engine covers and under trays were correctly fitted. The absence of advisories in the latest two tests suggests that previous mechanical issues have been addressed and the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high standard. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 48,689 miles, averaging approximately 6,086 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 18,904 miles in May 2021 to 48,689 miles in November 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing intervals or sudden spikes in mileage that would suggest long periods of neglect or heavy commercial use, despite a specific note in June 2023 regarding the car being used as a van. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and the condition of the underbody. The June 2023 test at 33,100 miles flagged worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs alongside thin brake pads. While the subsequent clean passes indicate these consumables were likely replaced, a manual check of the disc surface and pad thickness is necessary to ensure no recurring binding or uneven wear exists. The 2022 failure involving a nail in the nearside front tyre and a faulty wiper blade represents minor consumable wear and does not indicate deeper mechanical issues. The note from June 2023 regarding the inability to check rear seat belts because the car was being used as a van warrants a close inspection of the rear interior and seat mounting points. Given the vehicle's transition from a van-style utility to its current clean MOT status, verifying the integrity of the rear seating configuration and all seat belt pretensioners is a prudent step. Beyond these specific points, the documented history shows a vehicle that has moved from resolving minor defects to maintaining a defect-free status.