2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · NA18 AEX

The 2026‑02‑03 MOT at 49,339 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, but the record shows a mixed maintenance trend. Earlier tests from 2021 to 2025 repeatedly flagged structural tyre failures, offside front coil spring corrosion and thin rear brake pads, while the most recent inspection resolved the tyre bulge issue and recorded no new defects, though the offside headlight surround trim remains missing and washer fluid levels were still below the required standard. The vehicle’s mileage has risen from 24,918 miles in April 2021 to 49,339 miles in February 2026, averaging about 6,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old car. Periods of low activity are evident between January 2022 and December 2022 (approximately 3,000 miles over eleven months) and between December 2023 and February 2025 (about 6,000 miles over fourteen months), but there are no extended gaps exceeding twelve months that would suggest prolonged standing. A buyer should therefore inspect the structural integrity of the front tyres for any bulging or separation, examine the condition of the offside front coil spring and surrounding suspension bushes for corrosion or fatigue, verify the thickness of rear brake pads and the state of the brake discs, and test the functionality of the windscreen washer system and tyre pressure monitoring sensor. The history also records persistent offside headlight surround trim loss, indicating potential neglect of exterior trim fasteners, and the recurring tyre wear on the inner or outer edges points to possible alignment or suspension issues that merit close scrutiny. Overall, the car is presently roadworthy, yet the pattern of recurring tyre and suspension faults suggests that previous owners may have addressed symptoms rather than underlying causes, making a thorough physical inspection essential before purchase.