2016 MINI Countryman 2.0L Diesel · H4 MFP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 64,836 miles passed without failures but carried advisories for both rear tyres being worn near the legal limit and showing edge wear. This follows a failure in March 2025 where the vehicle was flagged for non-conforming registration plates and tyre defects before passing the re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of distance between tests, moving from 53,559 miles in March 2023 to 56,223 miles in February 2024, and reaching nearly 65,000 miles by now. This low annual mileage generally limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it also means rubber components like suspension bushes and tyres may age due to time rather than just use. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear alignment and suspension, as the recurring inner shoulder wear on the rear tyres noted in 2025 and 2026 suggests potential misalignment or worn trailing arms. The presence of a windscreen crack in 2024 also warrants a check to ensure the damage has not spread across the driver's field of vision. Since no structural or brake failures have been recorded, the focus should remain on the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the rubber suspension components to prevent further uneven wear.