2011 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ML11 VRO

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend that shows a focus on reactive consumable repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 120,098 miles resulted in a pass, though it highlighted a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and unevenly. This indicates that while the mechanical components are meeting standards, the owner is only replacing items once they reach failure point during an inspection. At 120,098 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small hatchback of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between September 2022 and 2023, and another 6,500 miles in the final year recorded. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of的な, though the failure in September 2024 at 117,362 miles due to non-functional position lamps was a minor electrical oversight that was rectified immediately for the retest. A buyer must inspect the offside of the engine for the oil leak recorded in September 2022 at 103,562 miles to ensure it has been properly sealed and is not an active gasket or seal failure. The uneven wear noted on the nearside front tyre in 2025 warrants a professional alignment check and an inspection of suspension bushes and control arms to prevent premature tyre degradation. Additionally, given the perishing tyre noted in 2022, a thorough check of all rubber components for sidew cracking is essential given the high mileage and age of the vehicle.