2002 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · GY52 EYL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that suggests reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 99,699 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure just one week prior. The September 2025 failure revealed critical issues including a broken fuel tank cradle and failing MacphPherson strut mountings. The persistence of worn offside front suspension arm bushes and an inoperative nearside rear number lamp indicates that only essential repairs are being addressed. At 99,699 miles, this 24-year-old MINI has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 4,154 miles per year. This low usage often leads to rubber degradation and component corrosion due to age rather than mechanical wear. The data shows a gap of roughly 5,200 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 7,000 miles leading into 2025. Despite the low mileage, the vehicle has suffered from recurring perished rubber mounts and bushing failures across multiple annual tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and suspension geometry. The 2025 failure regarding the broken fuel tank cradle is a structural concern that requires verification to ensure the tank is now securely anchored. Additionally, the history of pitted rear brake discs and corroded exhaust suggests the vehicle has been exposed to damp environments or sat stationary. Close attention should be paid to the tyre sidewalls cracking and the state of the front suspension arm bushes, as these have been flagged as worn repeatedly over the last two years without evidence of replacement.