2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · MM68 OSC

The 2018 MINI Cooper holds a fully valid MOT after passing cleanly on 23 December 2025 at 65,051 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a failure just the day before on 22 December 2025 at the same mileage, where the tester flagged a structurally torn offside rear tyre and a front wiper blade failing to clear the screen effectively. Both items were clearly rectified before the retest, and the subsequent pass confirms the car is currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural defects appearing across multiple tests. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,100 miles per year, which is typical for an eight-year-old MINI. The record shows a notable jump from 33,134 miles in December 2023 to 52,667 miles in December 2024, representing approximately 19,500 miles added in a single year. That spike suggests heavier use or a change in ownership pattern during 2024, which would accelerate wear on consumables, suspension components, and braking components. The mileage then plateaued between December 2024 and December 2025, with no distance recorded across that full year, indicating the car may have been stood or used very minimally during that period. The December 2023 test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly on their edges. Combined with the December 2025 failure for a torn offside rear tyre, this pattern points to irregular tyre wear rather than simple age-related degradation. Buyers should inspect the condition and alignment of all four tyres in person, paying close attention to inner and outer edge wear, sidewall integrity, and tracking alignment. Uneven front tyre wear often hints at worn suspension bushes, tracking misalignment, or damaged coil springs, so a thorough check of the front suspension and steering geometry is advisable. The wiper defect was minor and has since been resolved, but the tyre-related findings warrant closer scrutiny underneath the car. Have a specialist inspect the front and rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and subframe mounting points for play or deterioration. Given the mileage spike in 2024 and the subsequent period of apparent inactivity, also examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding, as standing vehicles commonly develop uneven pad deposits. The MOT record itself is clean as of the most recent test, but the tyre wear pattern is the strongest indicator of where hidden mechanical wear may be accumulating.