2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · LP18 MYA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 9 May 2026 at 45,095 miles. This follows a successful inspection in May 2025 at 37,209 miles, indicating that the vehicle has moved past previous minor maintenance issues. The maintenance trend shows improvement, transitioning from a failure in August 2023 to several consecutive clean passes without any recorded advisories. The mileage history reflects a low-use pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental increases between tests, with 7,797 miles covered between March 2024 and May 2025, and 7,897 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. This steady progression suggests regular short-distance use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate certain risks associated with stationary vehicles, such as seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. The August 2023 test at 23,991 miles initially resulted in a failure due to tyre defects, specifically a cut reaching the cords on the nearside front tyre and cracking on the offside rear. While these were consumable items resolved at the time, the presence of perishing rubber suggests the vehicle may spend time parked outdoors. A buyer should inspect the condition of all outer tyres and rubber components, including suspension bushes and wiper blades, to ensure they have not begun to degrade due to age despite the low mileage. The previous mention of plastic floor sills and engine covers being damaged or loose warrants a physical inspection of the underbody trim and mounting points. Although no structural corrosion or suspension component failures have appeared in the recent records, the low annual mileage means the vehicle should be checked for any signs of fluid leaks or battery health issues common in cars that are not driven long distances frequently.