2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · NT06 MAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a recent decline in proactive care. While the most recent test on 22 September 2025 at 53,291 miles passed, it followed a failure just six days prior at 53,289 miles. This failure involved multiple electrical issues, including an inoperative position lamp and fog lamp switch, alongside a perishing tyre, suggesting that the owner only addressed defects once they became a barrier to the annual test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-use profiles, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 10,629 miles between the October 2023 and September 2024 tests, followed by another 14,517-mile interval leading to the most recent inspection. This acceleration in usage over the final year has placed higher demand on rubber-based components and tyres, which is evidenced by the September 2024 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and the 2025-related failure. A buyer must inspect the engine bay for the visible oil traces noted in the 2025 records. Although the tester reported no active leaks, the presence of traces often indicates aging gaskets or valve cover seals that may eventually require replacement. The perishing of the nearside front tyre suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, leading to dry rot of the rubber regardless of tread depth. Additionally, the windscreen chip should be monitored to ensure the crack does not propagate across the glass, as it has been flagged in the two most recent tests.