2017 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · MW67 ABN

The defining feature of this 2017 MINI Cooper's MOT history is a remarkably consistent and largely clean roadworthiness profile over the documented testing period, broken only by a single failed test in March 2023. Five MOT tests have been recorded between 2023 and early 2026, with four of those resulting in pass certificates and just one resulting in a failure that was clearly resolved within the same testing session (a re-test on the same day produced a pass). The most recent assessment on 10 March 2026 confirmed the vehicle met the minimum standards for road use, continuing a stable trend rather than a deteriorating one. The only recurring advisory noted across every single test in the record is a minor stone chip on the front windscreen that has consistently been judged not to encroach on the driver's line of sight. Aside from that, no advisories relating to brakes, suspension, tyres, exhaust, structure, corrosion, or lighting have been flagged at any point, which represents an unusually tidy presentation for a nine-year-old vehicle. With 66,799 miles recorded over approximately nine years of life, this MINI has averaged around 7,400 miles annually, a figure broadly in line with typical UK private usage for a car of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the testing record and no evidence of the vehicle being laid up for extended periods, which means regular annual mileage accumulation without any concerning discontinuity in the chronology. A usage pattern of this kind, neither excessively high nor showing long stationary periods, generally points to steady wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and ancillary drive components rather than the accelerated wear associated with very high annual mileage or the brake and tyre degradation, flat spots, or dried seals that often accompany prolonged standing. The smooth accumulation also means there is no anomalous mileage jump between tests that might warrant further investigation. For a prospective buyer, the practical inspection priorities should be guided by the components that the MOT history has not flagged, rather than those it has. Although the only advisory has been a cosmetic windscreen chip, it would be prudent to monitor that chip for any spreading, particularly given its consistent presence over multiple tests, and to inspect the surrounding screen area for further impact damage that may have occurred since the last assessment. On a road test, particular attention should be paid to the front wiper system, since both wiper blades were rejected for ineffective clearing in March 2023. Listen for any juddering, streaking, or smearing on the windscreen during use, and check that both arms park correctly at the base of the screen. Given that no suspension or brake-related advisories have appeared, the MINI presents a useful baseline against which to judge current condition: any new knocking from the front struts, top mounts, or anti-roll bar links over uneven surfaces, or any pulling, vibration, or pedal pulsation under braking, would be indicative of wear that has developed after the most recent test and would warrant closer examination or negotiation on price.