2010 MINI 1.6L Diesel · LS60 WFJ

The 2010 MINI currently holds a clean MOT certificate issued on 24 September 2025 at 136,786 miles, with zero defects recorded on the pass certificate. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of minor faults being identified and rectified within the same test cycle rather than being left to escalate. The most recent failure on the same day as the September 2025 pass was a trivial electrical defect, a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, which was clearly corrected immediately. This suggests the last keeper addressed issues promptly rather than neglecting them. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the September 2023 test at 122,905 miles and the September 2024 test at 132,104 miles, the car covered 9,199 miles in twelve months. The following year it added just 4,682 miles, taking it to 136,786 miles by September 2025. This slight drop in annual usage is unremarkable and broadly aligns with the typical 8,500 miles per year expected for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record, and the odometer readings progress logically across every test entry. The 2024 test cycle is the most revealing from a mechanical standpoint. On 20 September 2024, the tester flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, a worn and pitted nearside rear inner brake disc, a light oil misting from the nearside front shock absorber, and an incorrect headlamp aim. Every one of these defects was rectified before the car passed the same day, which is reassuring. However, the pitted nearside rear brake disc was flagged on both the pass and fail certificates from that date, indicating the disc surface was deteriorating unevenly. A buyer should inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear, and examine the rear calipers for any sign of binding that could cause premature disc damage. The light oil misting noted on the nearside front shock absorber in September 2024 also warrants physical follow-up. A misting condition can be an early indicator of a failing seal, and if the damping has degraded further since the last test, the car may exhibit excessive body roll or a harsh ride over broken surfaces. Have the front suspension checked for play in the ball joints and track rod ends, and compress the front corners to assess whether the damping feels even side to side. The headlamp aim defect from 2024 was minor, but verify the dipped beam pattern on a flat surface to confirm it has not drifted. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a car that has been kept in roadworthy condition with faults addressed at the point of inspection, but the recurring brake and suspension items deserve a thorough hands-on check before purchase.