2010 MINI (R57) 1.6L Diesel · LC60 XGP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred brake and tyre maintenance. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 123,315 miles passed, it introduced advisories for a damaged nearside rear tyre showing perishing and uneven wear. This follows a pattern of reactive repairs where components are only addressed once they approach legal limits or cause a failure, rather than following a proactive replacement schedule. At 123,315 miles over 16 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-urban usage for its age. The record shows consistent mileage between inspections, with roughly 7,200 miles covered between April 2023 and March 2024 tests, and another 6,200 miles between March 2024 and May 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which generally helps prevent seal degradation. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system, as the record flags recurring brake imbalance and pitted discs across four consecutive years. The tester noted fluctuating rear service brakes in 2023 and imbalanced requirements only just meeting standards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This indicates the calipers may be seizing or the lines are restricting. A physical inspection should also check for uneven tyre wear, as the 2024 test highlighted inner-edge wear which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes.