1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P262 AYG

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 09 January 2026 at 14,762 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the recorded failures in late 2024 and late 2025 suggest a history of intermittent issues that required immediate attention. Since the most recent test yielded no defects or advisories, the failures likely stemmed from minor compliance-related items that were rectified prior to retesting, rather than systemic mechanical failure or structural decay. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old Rover Mini, averaging approximately 492 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between the April 2022 test at 14,050 miles and the December 2024 test at 14,161 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 111 miles over nearly thirty months. This pattern suggests the car spends long periods in storage, which often leads to specific mechanical issues such as perished rubber, seized brake components, or fluid degradation despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the chassis and floor pans, as Minis of this era are prone to hidden corrosion that remains invisible on an MOT record. The low usage increases the risk of binding brake calipers and perished suspension bushes due to lack of movement. Inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking and check the fuel system for signs of contamination, as age-related material failure often outweighs mileage-based wear in vehicles remaining stationary for extended periods.