2014 MINI Countryman 1.6L Petrol · LL64 UHO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last three years. Although the test on 7 January 2026 at 71,391 miles initially recorded a failure, the immediate retest on the same day with no defects suggests a minor administrative error or quickly rectified oversight rather than a deeper mechanical failure. Between 2023 and late 2024, the car cleared all inspections without any advisories, indicating a high standard of baseline maintenance by the previous owners. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between January 2023 at 44,284 miles and December 2024 at 59,369 miles, where the car covered roughly 15,000 miles in nearly two years. The subsequent jump of 12,000 miles leading to the January 26 test indicates a recent increase in activity. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but can sometimes lead to rubber degradation if the vehicle sat for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related decay despite low mileage. While the record shows no history of failed suspension bushes or binding calipers, the age of the chassis warrants a check for under under corrosion corrosion. Given the periods of inactivity, inspect the brake discs for surface pitting and the tyres for flat spotting or cracking. The lack of recorded advisories in the history suggests the structural integrity and exhaust system remain sound for now.