2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · OO12 AFC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of deferred attention related to rubber components. The most recent test in June 2026 at 5,460 miles passed with advisories for perishing cracks on both front tyres. This is a recurring issue dating back to 2022, where all four tyres were noted starting to perish, indicating that the rubber is failing from age-related degradation rather than the low distance driven. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 546 miles per year. Between May 2020 and June 2023, the car covered only 572 miles. However, there is a significant spike in usage between June 2025 and June 2026, where the vehicle clocked 1,273 miles in a single year. While this remains well below the national average, the long periods of inactivity likely contribute to the dry rot and age-related defects noted in the MOT records. A buyer must pay close attention to the mechanical integrity of the front suspension. The vehicle failed in June 2024 due to an insecure offside front suspension arm. While this was rectified to pass the test, the occurrence of such a structural failure suggests that bolts or mounting points may have been subject to corrosion or neglect. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also inspect for seized brake calipers or corroded brake discs, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. The tyres require immediate replacement as the record shows a consistent history of perishing cracks across four consecutive years despite having sufficient tread depth. Physical inspection should also focus on the condition of all rubber bushings, hoses, and belts, which are prone to cracking on low-mileage cars that sit. If the vehicle has not been driven regularly, these components represent a hidden cost that the low mileage figure might mask.