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2018 MINI ONE 1.5L Petrol · ML18 SYJ

ML18 SYJ

2018 MINI ONE (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03/04/2018. Recorded mileage 60,895 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027.

Make & Model
MINI ONE
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 21/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
60,895 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of clean testing. The most recent MOT test conducted on 23 April 2025 at 58,993 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met the minimum safety standards. This follows a pattern of resolving faults found in previous years, suggesting that the owner has proactively addressed and rectified any issues identified by the tester. At approximately 59,000 miles, the car has averaged roughly 7,374 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between April 2023 and April 2024, and approximately 2,000 miles recorded between April 2024 and April 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown. While the most recent records are clear, the failures in April 2023 and April 2024 warrant a closer physical inspection. Since the specific reasons for those failures were not detailed in the provided summary, a buyer should verify the current condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components as these are common wear points on this model. Checking the brake discs for signs of uneven wear or thinning and inspecting the exhaust system for corrosion will ensure the previous failures were not indicative of a recurring mechanical weakness.

ML18 SYJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
  • 60,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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ML18 SYJ Mileage History

  1. 06/04/202348,781 mi
  2. 12/04/202456,922 mi+8,141 mi
  3. 12/04/202456,922 mi
  4. 23/04/202558,993 mi+2,071 mi
  5. 22/04/202660,895 mi+1,902 mi

Average of roughly 3,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML18 SYJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 12:08
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mini One (ML18 SYJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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