2015 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · GU65 GGE

The 2015 MINI Cooper S currently holds a valid MOT issued on 2025-12-01 at 66,107 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a sharp failure just three days prior to that pass reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative repair. On 2025-11-28 at 66,074 miles the tester flagged a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber, a defect that clearly required prompt rectification before the retest could be passed cleanly. The gap between failure and pass is narrow, suggesting the work was carried out quickly rather than the issue being caught during routine servicing. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,010 miles per year over the vehicle's eleven-year life, which is typical for this age bracket. The record shows a steady climb from 54,849 miles in November 2023 to 60,850 miles by November 2024, then a further 5,257 miles over the following twelve months to December 2025. There are no prolonged gaps in the MOT record that would indicate extended periods of non-use, and the annual testing pattern has been consistent since at least 2023. The November 2023 failure at 54,808 miles exposed multiple tyre defects across all four corners, including ply or cords exposed on both front tyres and wear to the legal limit on the rear set. Failing on four tyres simultaneously points to deferred basic upkeep rather than isolated wear. Combined with the nearside rear shock absorber failure flagged in late 2025, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper bodies, as well as the full exhaust system for corrosion given the car's age. Inspect the inner and outer tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, and verify that the rear brake calipers are not binding, as shock absorber degradation often correlates with uneven braking loads over time.