2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NS59 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on 31 December 2025 at 81,033 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failure followed by successful repairs. In both December 2024 and December 2025, the car failed the test just a few miles prior to a successful pass. This suggests that the previous owner addresses specific defects only when prompted to do so by the legal testing process, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 17 years of age, the recorded mileage of 81,033 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent but minimal usage intervals, with only 2,000 miles covered between October 2023 and December 2024, and another 5,300 miles between late 2024 and late 2025. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading, such as suspension bushes and brake seals, due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody and braking system, as the low-mileage profile often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber components on vehicles of this age. Given the failures in the two most recent tests, it is vital to verify that the specific issues causing those failures were properly rectified rather not merely adjusted. Focus attention on the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion, as older MINI models are prone to rust in the rear mounting points regardless of how many miles have been driven.