2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS04 CVX

The vehicle presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile with a consistently clean maintenance history. The most recent MOT test conducted on 9 October 2025 at 42,839 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This reflects a perfect record across the last five annual inspections, indicating that the vehicle remains maintained in a condition that meets minimum regulatory standards without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradations. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,947 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the car covered only 3,483 miles, showing a consistent trend of roughly 870 miles per annum. This low usage suggests the car has likely sat stationary for long periods, which typically limits the wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, such low mileage often points to age-related degradation of rubber-based components and fluids rather than mechanical friction. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to low-mileage stationary storage. A buyer should check for cracking in suspension bushes, rubber boots, and tyre sidewalls which perish over time regardless of distance. The lack of advisories suggests no brake corrosion or binding calipers currently, but the discs should be inspected for pitting or surface rust. The structural integrity of the chassis and subbody for hidden rust is also vital, as older MINI models are prone to corrosion that may not always surface as a standard MOT failure until it reaches a critical depth.