2014 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · MM64 OLE

The 2014 MINI Cooper S holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 2026-05-06, just over six weeks ago, at 97,249 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of front suspension wear that a buyer should not ignore. The most recent test passed with two minor advisories for worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes, not yet resulting in excessive movement. These are not fresh defects. The same wear point appeared in the November 2022 test at 77,605 miles, and the offside front bush was excessively worn when the car failed the day before that pass. This suggests the front suspension bushes have been degrading gradually over at least three and a half years and will likely need renewed attention in the near future. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old car. Between the November 2023 test at 83,984 miles and the May 2026 test at 97,249 miles, the car covered roughly 13,265 miles in around two and a half years, which is about 5,300 miles per year. That is below the typical annual figure of around 8,000 miles, indicating lighter recent use or possibly some periods of standing. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the overall mileage of 97,249 miles sits within a normal range for the vehicle's age. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and related under-bush components. The repeated advisories for worn lower suspension arm bushes on both sides point to a known weak point on this model and generation. Check for play in the front wheel bearings and track rod ends, and inspect the inner tyre edges for uneven wear that would confirm long-term suspension geometry drift. The oil leak advisory recorded in February 2025 at 96,780 miles was noted as not excessive, but it still warrants a close look at the valve cover gasket and oil filter housing for fresh seepage. Given the car's age, a thorough check of the subframe, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system for corrosion is advisable, even though no structural defects have yet appeared on the record.