2009 MINI 1.4L Petrol · HY09 NNF

This 2009 MINI passed its most recent MOT in May 2026, but the advisories tell a concerning story about the vehicle's underside. The main risk pattern is escalating corrosion alongside a persistent oil leak. The exhaust flexi joint deteriorated from a minor weep in 2023 to a major blow and an emissions failure in early 2024, though that specific issue appears to have been resolved for the subsequent passes. However, corrosion is now advancing on critical structural and safety components. A corroded rear coil spring was noted in 2023, and by 2026 the rear brake pipes and the rear axle itself were flagged for rust, with the axle bushes also worn. The oil leak, noted as non-excessive in both 2023 and 2025, remains a steady background issue. The condition trend looks to be worsening. While the severe exhaust failure was fixed, the underlying rust on the rear axle and brake pipes is progressing rather than stabilising. Brake discs were also noted as pitted and scored in 2025, suggesting the car might be sitting unused for stretches rather than being driven regularly enough to keep components dry and surfaces clean. With roughly 4,380 miles per year over seventeen years, the mileage is low for its age.