2014 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · LR14 XMD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs regarding suspension and braking components. While it passed the test in July 2025 at 101,119 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to fractured and corroded rear coil springs. The recurring advisories for worn anti-roll bar bushes and pitted artwork discs suggest that mechanical issues are being addressed by the owner only when they reach a point of failure rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. At 101,119 miles, the Countryman has averaged approximately 8,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The data shows a steady rate of travel, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and another 9,200 miles between May 2024 and July 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which explains the gradual degradation of rubber bushes and suspension hardware. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the anti-roll bar bushes and inner D bushes have been flagged as worn across the last three testing cycles. It is also necessary to verify the source of the oil leak noted in the 2025 test, which while described as not excessive at the time, remains a persistent issue that could worsen over time. Given the history of worn brake discs on both the front and rear, the current state of the entire braking system should be evaluated to ensure no immediate replacement is required.