2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LD04 ACF

The vehicle presently holds a valid roadworthiness certificate following the 24 November 2025 MOT test at 27,294 miles, which recorded no defects. Maintenance trend across the supplied records is stable, with passes on 21 November 2022 at 26,138 miles, 6 December 2023 at 26,566 miles, 7 November 2024 at 26,886 miles, and the recent 2025 examination. A failed entry logged on 6 December 2023 at identical mileage and with no defects noted points to an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical deficiency. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2004 model. The odometer advanced just 428 miles between November 2022 and December 2023, then 320 miles to November 2024, and 408 miles to November 2025, averaging well under 500 miles annually. Such limited use over 22 years implies either careful weekend operation or extended periods of storage. The supplied history lacks earlier entries, but the recent sequence shows punctual annual testing and no rapid accumulation that would accelerate consumable wear. With no advisories or defects across the recorded tests, the MINI shows no documented recurring mechanical or structural faults. Nevertheless, a buyer should physically examine age-related items that low mileage does not preclude. Standing vehicles often develop perished suspension bushes, cracked tyre sidewalls, and superficial corrosion on structural members despite clean MOT sheets. The tester would not always flag minor rust on a pass. In person, inspect brake discs for lip formation and calipers for binding after the car has stood, verify exhaust emissions under cold start, and probe chassis legs and subframes for corrosion. The unexplained fail entry of December 2023 merits a check of the full DVSA record to confirm no omitted rationale. Overall, the evidence suggests a lightly used, well-kept example, but static storage risks demand hands-on verification of rubber and brake components.