2011 MINI (R57) 2.0L Diesel · J20 SAH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 6 August 2025 at 55,690 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a specific issue was identified and rectified immediately prior to the retest, as the vehicle has maintained a clean record since the August 2022 inspection. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. Between August 2022 (48,437 miles) and August 2025 (55,690 miles), the car covered only 7,253 miles, indicating very infrequent use. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or surface corrosion on braking components that an MOT test may not fully capture. Given the clean MOT history regarding structural integrity, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age rather than mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber and check the brake discs for surface rust or pitting caused by low use. Because the car has been driven sparingly, verifying the condition of fluids and the age of the tyres is essential to ensure they have not suffered from dry rot during long intervals between use.