2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HSS 107

The most recent MOT on 25 July 2025 at 95,679 miles passed, with only advisory comments on rear inner brake discs being worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. Earlier advisories on front suspension arm pins and rear brake discs recur, yet no new failures have appeared since the 2023 test, indicating a largely stable maintenance trend despite the breadth of recurring wear items. Mileage has risen from 79,953 miles in June 2022 to 88,065 miles in June 2023, then to 93,259 miles in October 2024 and 95,679 miles in July 2025. Over 18 years this averages roughly 5,300 miles per year, well below typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The incremental increases are modest and show no abrupt spikes, suggesting the car has been driven lightly and has not been subjected to high‑stress mileage bursts. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the brake system. The repeated advisory on front, rear and inner discs across the 2022‑2025 tests warrants a visual inspection of disc thickness and surface condition, and a measurement to confirm they remain above the minimum safe limit. Front suspension arm pins or bushes flagged in both 2024 tests should be checked for play or wear that could affect handling. The 2023 record notes rear sub‑frame corrosion and coil‑spring corrosion; a tactile examination of the rear sub‑frame for rust progression and of the rear springs for structural integrity is advisable. The handbrake cable described as “lazy” and “in poor condition” in 2023 should be tested for effective operation. Finally, the off‑side front position lamp failure recorded in the 2024 failure, though rectified, should be verified functional, and the exhaust flexi joint noted as poor condition should be inspected for cracks that could lead to leaks.