2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · LS56 AAA

The 2025‑08‑20 MOT at 44,348 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle’s maintenance has remained stable since the previous test. All five MOTs from September 2021 to August 2025 have shown no recorded failures, indicating consistent care. The mileage trajectory shows a modest rise: from 20,370 miles in September 2021 to 44,348 miles by August 2025, an average annual increase of roughly 6,000 miles, with the steepest jump of 7,446 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This pattern is higher than the typical 5,544 miles per year for an eight‑year‑old vehicle, suggesting periods of reduced use interspersed with more intensive driving. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, checking for worn bushes, coil spring fatigue, and any binding in the rear brake calipers, as these components have shown no explicit failures but may exhibit early wear given the recent mileage surge. Inspection of brake discs, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity — particularly around the wheel arches and chassis — is essential, while the 2023 note about the rear child‑seat limiting adult belt access warrants a separate check of the seat‑belt mounting points. The absence of corrosion or emission failures in the record is reassuring, yet a physical inspection of the underbody, suspension components and brake assemblies is required to verify structural soundness before purchase.