2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · JAB 2T

The 2018 MINI Countryman presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 36,937 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of annual passes since 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, which indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies statutory test requirements without recurring concerns. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for an eight-year-old car. The records show 21,743 miles at the 5 August 2021 test, rising to 26,000 by 24 August 2022, 30,016 by 30 August 2023, 32,073 by 7 August 2024, and 36,937 by the 2025 test. That averages roughly 4,600 miles per year. The increments are steady with no sudden accumulation or dormant gaps, and the clean sheet across all entries suggests light, consistent use rather than neglect or hard driving. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Low mileage combined with the Countryman's age means suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers may have seen little movement and could harbour latent corrosion or stiffness not yet visible to a tester. Standing periods common to low-use vehicles can degrade tyres, brake discs, and underbody structure even when emissions and lighting pass cleanly. Focus the viewing on subframe rust, front control arm bushes, and rear brake binding after the car has cooled. The DVSA data shows no warning signs, but the absence of advisories on a lightly used car does not exempt it from age-related perishables. Verify service history matches the low mileage and confirm fluid changes were done on time rather than by distance alone.