2019 MINI Countryman 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · K29 MDG

The 2016 MINI Cooper S presents a stable and recently improving roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 17,705 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sweep that contrasts sharply with the cluster of advisories recorded just weeks earlier. The February 2026 test at 17,668 miles flagged a defective offside wiper blade, deteriorated front strut top mounts, and insecure front spotlights, yet all of these appear to have been rectified before the March retest. That progression from advisories to a fully clean pass within a single month suggests attentive remedial work rather than neglect. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use. Covering only 17,705 miles over roughly ten years equates to approximately 1,770 miles per year, well below the UK annual average of around 7,000 miles. The record shows steady but sparse accumulation: 10,363 miles in February 2023, 12,561 miles in January 2024, 14,743 miles in January 2025, and 17,705 miles by March 2026. That is a gain of roughly 3,000 miles per year in recent years, slightly higher than the long-term average but still modest. No anomalous jumps or gaps appear in the data, and the MOT entries align logically with the odometer readings. Despite the low mileage, the recurring theme across multiple tests is front suspension strut top mount deterioration. Both nearside and offside strut boots were flagged as split in January 2024 and again in January 2025, then reappeared as deteriorated in February 2026. This is a known weak point on MINI platforms, particularly where vehicles spend extended periods stationary, allowing rubber components to perish from age rather than use. The fact that the March 2026 test cleared these items indicates replacement, but a buyer should verify the quality of the parts fitted and check for any associated knocking or uneven tyre wear that could point to deeper strut or damper issues. Beyond the suspension, the rear tyre condition advisories from January 2025 and the window tinting notes across three consecutive tests are minor in nature. The tinting advisories never escalated to failures and appear cosmetic. The insecure spotlights flagged in February 2026 were evidently fixed before the March pass. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front subframe and inner wing arches for corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the possibility of prolonged static storage, and confirm that the exhaust system remains free from leaks or deterioration given the low annual mileage and potential for moisture ingress during short trips.