2013 MINI 2.0L Diesel · GU13 NTM

The 2013 MINI presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 25 February 2026 at 104,061 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five successive annual examinations from January 2022 to February 2026, the vehicle cleared every test without a single advisory or failure. This consistent clearance indicates the previous keeper addressed any wear before each test and kept the car to a standard that satisfied examiners. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a thirteen-year-old hatchback. The odometer advanced from 72,130 miles at the 20 January 2022 test to 81,947 miles by 13 January 2023, then to 91,035 miles on 15 January 2024, 97,953 miles on 22 February 2025, and finally 104,061 miles on 25 February 2026. Annual distances eased from roughly 9,800 miles in the first interval to about 6,100 miles in the latest, reflecting lighter recent use rather than prolonged standing. The record shows no gaps exceeding thirteen months between tests, confirming continuous lawful road use. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of core mechanical and structural elements before purchase. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, yet components on a 2013 vehicle at six-figure mileage may exhibit latent wear not caught in a brief examination. Pay particular attention to front suspension arm bushes, rear trailing arm mounts, and subframe corrosion typical of MINI platforms. Verify brake caliper operation and disc thickness, and scrutinise exhaust emissions under cold start. The absence of recorded faults suggests the previous owner maintained the car to pass standards, but it does not guarantee component life remaining. Inspect tyre sidewalls for age cracking and check wiper blade condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT failure thresholds when marginally worn. A pre-purchase compression test on the petrol engine would clarify internals given the mileage. The documentary evidence supports a sound baseline, though physical verification remains prudent.