2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · LG18 OVS

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by the most recent MOT in April 2026 at 25,913 miles which passed with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has cleared every annual inspection for the last four years. While the mechanical history is clean of major failures, the recurring advisories suggest the vehicle is subject to minor consumable issues rather than significant mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2018 model, averaging approximately 3,240 miles per year. The data shows a consistent but slow accumulation, moving from 7,561 miles in April 2022 to 25,913 miles in April 2026. This low usage pattern typically means less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, but the long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, which is reflected in the specific faults noted in the test history. A buyer should prioritise an inspection of the tyres, as the record flags recurring cracking and perishing issues between 2022 and 2024. Despite the low mileage, the rubber is likely reaching the end of age rather than tread depth, necessitating a check for sidewall damage and dry rot. Additionally, the 2022 and 2025 tests noted that child seats obstructed a full inspection of the seatbelts; a buyer must manually verify that all tensioning mechanisms are functional and free of damage. Given the low mileage, the tester should also check for brake corrosion or seized calipers, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods.