2011 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ML61 ACF

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the January 2026 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass occurred on 20 January 2026 at 103,941 miles with no defects logged. Prior to that, the same-day failure on 20 January 2026 at 103,937 miles recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. This pattern repeats from 9 November 2024, where a failure at 97,269 miles with no defects preceded a clean pass on the same date. The mileage progression shows light-to-moderate use for a 2011 vehicle. From the November 2023 test at 88,972 miles, the car covered 8,297 miles to the November 2024 test at 97,269 miles, then 6,672 miles to the January 2026 test at 103,941 miles. This equates to roughly 6,900 miles per year overall, consistent with typical private use and no evidence of rapid accumulation or prolonged standing. The MOT data is sparse, with only three test years represented and no advisories or recorded wear on consumables, suspension, brakes, or structure across any entry. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories on a 15-year-old MINI at over 103,000 miles is unusual and may reflect test tolerance rather than true condition. Particular attention should go to front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, and brake disc corrosion, all common failure points on this chassis that the DVSA entries have not flagged. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass cycles with zero defects suggest the previous owner addressed minor paperwork or presentation issues promptly but the record gives no insight into underlying mechanical care. Verify the V5C and service history to confirm whether the clean MOT trail matches actual maintenance, as the data alone cannot evidence drivetrain or structural integrity.