2014 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · ND64 EXE

This 2014 MINI Cooper holds a valid MOT issued on 9 December 2025 at 92,354 miles, so the certificate is current until December 2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of minor neglect rather than serious mechanical deterioration. The most recent test flagged perishing on the nearside rear tyre and a simultaneous failure of both windscreen washers due to insufficient fluid. These are low-cost, routine items, yet they appear repeatedly, suggesting basic fluid checks and tyre inspections were skipped between tests. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the August 2023 pass at 68,145 miles and the August 2024 pass at 78,180 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in twelve months. From August 2024 to the December 2025 test at 92,354 miles, it added just over 14,000 miles across approximately sixteen months. That equates to around 10,500 miles per year, which is slightly above the stated annual average but still within a normal range for a petrol-powered short commuter. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer readings align chronologically with each test date. Buyers should pay close attention to the front brake circuit. In August 2023 at 68,145 miles, the tester recorded fluctuating effort on both front service brakes, a symptom often tied to warped front discs or a sticking caliper slide. The issue did not recur in later tests, yet a physical inspection of disc thickness, pad wear, and caliper operation remains prudent before purchase. The front registration plate was also flagged as deteriorated in 2023, a minor cosmetic point but one that hints at general exterior upkeep being deferred. The repeated windscreen washer failures in both 2024 and 2025, combined with a damaged bumper noted in the 2024 failure, point to a car that has been driven without regular walk-around checks. The nearside rear tyre advisory in 2025 for cracking or perishing reinforces that impression. Inspect all tyre sidewalls for age-related crazing, verify the washer pump and pipework for leaks, and examine the bumper and its mountings for distortion or sharp edges. Structurally, there are no corrosion or suspension advisories on record, which is encouraging for a twelve-year-old vehicle, but a thorough underbody check for rust or accident repairs is still advisable.