2021 MINI Cooper S 1.5L Hybrid electric · LD21 WGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of neglect regarding basic consumable upkeep. While the most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 15,717 miles resulted in a pass, the tester identified cracking on the outer edges of both front tyres. This follows a pattern of degradation seen in the previous year, where the offside front tyre perished and the nearside front wiper was defective. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,143 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 6,966 miles with no recorded defects and the April 2025 test at 11,505 miles, the car covered only 4,539 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which explains the premature perishing of rubber-based components like wiper blades and tyres despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all tyres to check for flat-spotting or sidewall cracking caused by inactivity. The recurring issues of perished and defective rubber suggest that the previous owner ignored routine maintenance items until they reached a point of failure. Attention should also be paid to the brake discs and calipers for excessive corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface rust and seized calipers when not driven frequently.