2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · ME64 NSR

The 2018 MINI Cooper presents a currently stable mechanical condition, evidenced by its clean pass on 2025-09-08 at 82,944 miles. The maintenance trend shows a resolving pattern regarding front-end wear. Following two distinct failures in August and September 2023 for worn suspension bushes and a fractured anti-roll bar linkage, the subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 recorded zero defects. This indicates the previous owner addressed the structural faults, and the vehicle has since required no remedial work. Accumulating 82,944 miles over eight years yields an annual average of roughly 10,368 miles, a typical figure for this model. The mileage progression reveals a notable gap between September 2023 and September 2024, where the vehicle covered only 18,094 miles over a twelve-month period. This suggests a period of lighter use or prolonged standing, which can sometimes lead to deterioration of rubber components or brake surfaces, though the clean 2025 test mitigates severe concerns. Despite the recent clean bills of health, the 2023 failures warrant a close physical inspection of the front suspension. The tester flagged an excessively worn front suspension arm bush and a fractured offside front anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket within a week of each other. Buyers should thoroughly examine the offside front subframe and mounting points for signs of corrosion or cracking, as structural rust can recur if the underlying cause was not fully rectified. Check the condition of the coil springs and lower suspension arms for uneven wear, ensuring the repairs have held up under subsequent driving conditions.