2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MA06 FGV

The 2006 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 December 2025 at 125,643 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of examinations. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across the available history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a twenty-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,282 miles per year. The records trace a steady climb: 115,500 miles on 1 November 2022, 119,966 miles at the December 2023 tests, 122,939 miles on 30 November 2024, and 125,643 miles in December 2025. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 entries spans thirteen months rather than twelve, but accumulation remains modest. The December 2023 failure carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the same-day pass confirms the car cleared without work needed. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage. The MOT data flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet twenty years of service invites hidden fatigue in subframes and rear trailing arm mounts common to this chassis. Verify the exhaust emissions system and check for binding calipers during a road test. The clean advisory history suggests previous owners kept basic consumables within tolerance, though absence of recorded wear does not confirm component condition. Treat the lack of faults as a positive signal, but inspect tyres, wiper blades, and underbody for age-related degradation before purchase.