2011 MINI (R60) 1.6L Petrol · J4 PMW

The 2011 MINI R60 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 August 2025 at 69,682 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the four preceding passes from October 2021 through October 2023 also carried no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 9 October 2021 at 61,915 miles that was immediately re-presented and passed five days later on 14 October 2021 at the same mileage, with no defects logged on either attempt. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer shows light use for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. Recorded mileage rose from 61,915 in October 2021 to 69,682 by August 2025, a total of 7,767 miles over roughly four years, or about 1,940 miles per year. Earlier progression from 65,369 in October 2022 to 68,213 in October 2023 confirms a steady low annual accumulation near 2,800 miles. Such low figures imply the car spent long periods stationary, which can allow corrosion, seized brakes, and perished rubber components to develop despite clean test sheets. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding after standing. The MOT history flags no structural integrity concerns, exhaust emissions failures, or recurring wear items such as tyres and wiper blades across the record. The absence of advisories on every pass means no tester highlighted impending consumable replacement. Given the sparse and clean record, previous ownership appears to have kept basic upkeep current, though the 2021 fail-then-pass within days warrants confirmation the vehicle was not withdrawn for a hidden defect. Pre-purchase checks should prioritise underside corrosion and brake disc condition given the low mileage and likely intermittent use.