2013 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LR13 FWP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 13 November 2025 at 66,005 miles which passed with no recorded defects. This follows a period of clean passes in late 2024, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have maintained the required safety standards. The lack of advisories in the two most recent tests suggests that the previous owners have proactively addressed potential minor issues before they reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant spike in usage between January 2023 at 40,362 miles and November 2024 at 48,448 miles, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in under twenty months. However, the rate has slowed again recently, with only 17,557 miles covered in the final eighteen months of the record history. This low overall mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine but means rubber components and seals may be subject to age- rather than mechanical fatigue. The single failure on 29 January 2024 at 44,969 miles was rectified quickly, as the vehicle passed again one month later, suggesting a minor consumable item or a simple component failure. Given the low mileage and age age, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on signs of cracking in suspension bushes and sidewalls, which often occur when vehicles sit for extended periods. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-use cars frequently suffer from rust on the rotors if not driven frequently enough to keep the surfaces clean.