2016 MINI Countryman 2.0L Diesel · LL66 LWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of neglected consumable components. While the most recent test on October 27 2025 at 59,195 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed that same day due to multiple safety defects. The recurring presence of thin rear brake pads and uneven tyre wear across the last three annual tests suggests a pattern where the owner only addresses mechanical issues when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 59,195 miles over ten years, the Countryman reflects a relatively low average usage of approximately 5,920 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant jump of 14,526 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, contrasted with only 9,599 miles covered in the preceding year. This fluctuation in usage, combined with the structural lumps found in the inner tyres during the 2025 failure, indicates the vehicle may have been driven hard or sat sat stationary, leading to tyre structural failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension and wheel geometry. The consistent reports of inner edge tyre wear since 2023 at 35,070 miles point to persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have remained unaddressed. Furthermore, the repeated failures for thin rear brake pads necessitate a check of the rear calipers to ensure they are not binding or seizing, which would accelerate the pad wear observed. The structural failure of the tyres in 2025 also highlights that the current rubber may be aged regardless of tread depth.