2015 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · OY65 EYW

A recurring pattern of cosmetic lighting, wiper, and washer defects punctuates the MOT history of this 2015 MINI COOPER, alongside one genuinely serious brake failure that warrants close attention. The most recent test on 6 May 2026 was a pass, but only with advisories regarding both front and rear registration plates showing deterioration. Looking back across the recorded tests, the picture is mixed: the vehicle passed cleanly in May 2025, but had earlier failed on the same date due to an inoperative windscreen washer, registration plate lamp, and reversing lamp, all classified as Prescribeable (PRS) defects that are simple to remedy but easy to overlook. A more concerning failure occurred on 27 March 2024, which included a Dangerous pass against the rear brake disc, recorded as seriously weakened, plus major defects for the stop lamp, offside front washer, and front washer providing insufficient fluid. The 2024 pass just over a month later came with advisories for nearside front tyre wear on the edge and cuts to both rear tyres, and the 2023 tests combined a fail for horn and both wiper blades with an advisory for offside front tyre edge wear. Together these results suggest a vehicle where minor electrical and visibility items have been allowed to lapse repeatedly, punctuated by a single but significant braking system defect. The recorded mileage of 67,151 miles across an eleven-year-old car equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,105 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for the age and class. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that would imply long periods off the road, with tests recorded in 2022, two in 2023, two in 2024, two in 2025, and one in 2026, indicating consistent use. The mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than abrupt, which reduces the likelihood of high-stress long-distance motorway accumulation, but also confirms that consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, and discs have been worked through at a normal rate. The dangerous rear brake disc flag in 2024 is the standout concern in terms of wear, as it indicates that at least one disc had passed the threshold of safe serviceability and required immediate replacement. That defect occurring at approximately 62,000 miles is broadly consistent with the wear expectations of a rear disc set on a car of this age, though the fact it reached a Dangerous classification rather than being identified earlier as an advisory suggests either infrequent brake inspections or delayed attention to braking performance. For a prospective buyer, the priorities during physical inspection are the rear braking system and the recurring minor electrical items. The 2024 Dangerous rear brake disc should prompt a close check of the current rear discs and pads, looking for scoring, lipping, or surface corrosion that could indicate the replacement components have themselves worn, and listening for any grinding or pulsation through the pedal under moderate braking. Test the stop lamps, reversing lamp, horn, and both windscreen washers and wipers before any commitment, as the record shows these are areas that have failed or been flagged more than once and may not have been durably resolved. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the nearside front and offside front positions which have attracted repeated edge-wear advisories, and check both rear tyres for cuts in the sidewall similar to those flagged in 2024. On the test drive, pay attention to steering response over uneven surfaces, as MINIs of this era are known to be sensitive to wear in the front suspension bushes and control arms, and any clonking, vagueness, or tramlining should be investigated. Finally, verify the condition of the registration plates and their illumination, since the deterioration advisories from 2026 suggest these may need replacement to remain legal and easily readable.