2005 MINI ONE D E4 1.4L Heavy oil · LRZ 7039

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness test. The most recent MOT on 13 June 2025 at 175,689 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, an irregular outcome that demands clarification from the testing station. Prior to this, the test history shows a stable pattern: passes on 21 May 2024 at 168,556 miles, 13 March 2023 at 159,312 miles, and 12 February 2022 at 148,653 miles, with a fail on 2 May 2024 at 168,428 miles also showing no recorded defects. The trend is not worsening through mechanical decline, but the two defect-free failures suggest administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than accumulating wear. The recorded mileage of 175,689 over roughly 21 years equates to about 8,366 miles annually, typical for a 2005 Mini One D. Gaps between tests are narrow: 12 February 2022 to 13 March 2023 added 10,659 miles, then 2 May 2024 at 168,428 miles showed 9,116 miles in 14 months. The jump to 175,689 by 13 June 2025 indicates 7,261 miles in just over a year. No rapid accumulation or long standing periods are evident. The DVSA data is sparse, listing no advisories or defects across any entry, which limits insight into consumable or structural condition. A buyer must verify the June 2025 failure cause in person, as the absent defect list offers no technical clue. Given the age and 175,689 miles, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and front subframe corrosion typical of this chassis. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or wear, and examine the exhaust for emissions integrity. The clean record provides no warning of recurring faults, but the two defect-free fails mean the car should not be assumed roadworthy without a fresh test and physical inspection.