2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · LD58 NHM

The 2025‑03‑01 MOT at 134,710 miles issued a pass, but the tester flagged fogged nearside and off‑side headlamp lenses, a near‑side rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, and noisy injectors. The record shows a stable maintenance pattern; the same front suspension bush wear that appeared in 2023 re‑emerged in 2024 and 2025, yet no new structural defects have been introduced. This test is the most recent official record, dating to just over a year before today’s date of 2026‑07‑30, indicating the vehicle has not sat idle for long periods. At 18 years old the car averages roughly 7,500 miles per year, a figure that aligns with typical usage for its age. Mileage increments from 114,033 miles in March 2022 to 134,710 miles in March 2025 increase by about 7,400 miles each year, showing consistent accumulation without abrupt spikes or long gaps. Earlier years contain no recorded defects, but the recurring suspension bush wear and occasional tyre edge wear suggest routine wear rather than sudden neglect. A buyer should therefore examine the front suspension bushes and anti‑roll bar ball joint for excessive play, verify that the rear position lamp functions and that the passenger seat backrest locks upright, and inspect the tyre tread depth and edge wear for the close‑to‑limit condition noted in 2025 and 2014. Listening for injector noise and checking the condition of the headlamp lenses for persistent fogging will reveal whether the listed defects are isolated or indicative of broader wear.