2014 MINI Countryman 1.6L Petrol · LL63 OAD

The 2014 MINI Countryman presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 October 2025 at 47,199 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet extends back through every annual test in the provided history, including checks on 18 October 2024 at 40,865 miles, 27 October 2023 at 36,419 miles, 24 October 2022 at 31,104 miles, and 3 November 2021 at 26,137 miles. The absence of any advisories or failures across five consecutive tests indicates consistent mechanical care and no emerging faults. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Over roughly four years and two months between the November 2021 and October 2025 tests, the vehicle covered 21,062 miles, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This is notably low for a vehicle of its age, which would typically see closer to 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually. The incremental gains between tests are consistent, with no sudden jumps suggesting long-distance towing or aggressive driving, nor suspiciously flat periods that might indicate prolonged storage or a tampered odometer. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The MINI CountryMAN platform is known for wear in front lower suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and rear trailing arm bushes, particularly as rubber components age regardless of mileage. Brake calipers should be checked for binding, a common issue on MINIs that can cause uneven pad wear and overheated discs without always triggering a test failure. Underbody and sill corrosion deserves close scrutiny, as structural rust can develop quietly on vehicles used sparingly or kept in damp conditions. Tyre condition and age should be verified, as older low-mileage vehicles frequently carry tyres that are legally compliant but perished from age rather than wear.