2009 MINI 1.4L Petrol · PE59 MVL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent inspection on 3 February 2026 at 102,988 miles. The maintenance trend indicates a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by rapid rectification. In both December 2024 and February 2026, the car failed the test only five days prior to a successful pass with no recorded defects. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing MOT-related issues immediately to keep the vehicle legal, rather than allowing faults to accumulate over multiple testing cycles. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 102,988 miles represents an average usage of approximately 6,058 miles per year. This is a low-average mileage profile for a UK vehicle, which typically reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 3,500 miles covered in the fourteen months following that. This regularity suggests the car has not been subjected to extreme high-mile cycles, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and perished seals. Because the MOT record shows no specific mechanical defects for the failures, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection to identify common MINI failure points that often go. Focus on the structural integrity of the subframe, wish arms, and mounting points, which are prone to corrosion on this generation. Given the age of the vehicle, check the brake lines for cracking and inspect the suspension bushes for signs of tearing. While the recent history is clean, the low mileage relative to the age means that age-related material fatigue is more likely to be a factor than mechanical wear-and-tear.