2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LC55 AEV

This twenty-one-year-old MINI exhibits a broadly stable maintenance trajectory, though the most recent test on April 10, 2026, at 105,635 miles resulted in a failure. The test record lacks specific descriptive failure defects, but a test refusal indicates that one or more statutory roadworthiness criteria were not met at the time of presentation. This follows a clean pass on April 4, 2025, at 101,202 miles, which itself was preceded by a failure three days prior on April 1, 2025. Such back-to-back testing patterns suggest the vehicle occasionally requires remedial work to clear initial rejections. The recorded mileage stands at 105,635 miles, averaging approximately 5,030 miles annually. This low overall usage indicates light deployment throughout the vehicle lifespan, punctuated by consistent annual testing intervals. Mileage accumulation remained steady, progressing from 94,630 miles in September 2023 to 96,019 miles by April 2024, rising to 101,202 miles in April 2025, and finally reaching the current odometer reading in April 2026. This regular cadence implies the car has remained in active service rather than sitting idle for extended periods. Prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on age-related mechanical degradation, specifically targeting suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion common to this platform. The absence of logged advisory items across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests points to either diligent pre-test rectification or sparse examiner notes, making a comprehensive ramp inspection essential to verify the condition of the brake discs, pads, and hydraulic lines. Any prospective purchaser must confirm that the defects responsible for the April 2026 test failure have been fully resolved before completing the purchase.