2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · P77 OLY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent inspection. The latest MOT test conducted on 10 July 2025 at 46,846 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that any previous issues identified in earlier tests have been rectified. While the history shows a failure in May 2024, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in addressing necessary repairs to maintain road safety standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical light-to-moderate annual use, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per annum. Between July 2023 at 24,334 miles and May 2024 at 32,781 miles, the car covered 8,447 miles in just ten months. The subsequent interval between May 2024 and July 2025 saw an additional 14,065 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally better for rubber components and seals compared to long-term stationary vehicles. A buyer should focus on the specific faults that caused the failure in May 2024 at 32,781 miles, although the provided record does not specify the exact mechanical failure. Given the clean passes that followed, a physical inspection should verify the current state of consumables such as suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common points of wear at this mileage. Checking the brake discs for signs of pitting or corrosion and inspecting the structural integrity of the chassis will ensure no hidden degradation has developed despite the otherwise clean MOT history.