2019 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · PE69 MUB

The 2019 MINI Countryman presents a generally stable maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 22 September 2025 at 63,808 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged both rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This is a low-severity advisory, not a failure, but it signals the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or that the previous owner deferred basic tyre replacement. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving. It is a mixed picture of mostly clean tests punctuated by recurring tyre wear and one historic brake disc advisory. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,115 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 12,771 miles between the September 2022 test at 36,315 miles and the September 2023 test at 49,086 miles, followed by a steadier 7,069 miles over the next twelve months and then no further recorded mileage increase between September 2024 and September 2025. That flatline over the most recent year raises a question. Either the vehicle has been barely used, the mileage was incorrectly recorded, or the car has been sitting for long periods. Prolonged standing can cause the exact kind of tyre perishing and cracking noted in the latest test, as well as sticking brakes and dried-out suspension bushes. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of all four tyres, paying close attention to sidewall cracking and uneven wear patterns. The repeated advisories for tyres worn on the outer edges across multiple tests, particularly on the nearside front and rear in 2022 and both front tyres in 2024, point to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. Have the front and rear suspension checked for play, and inspect the tyre sidewalls carefully for the perishing noted in the 2025 test. The 2024 advisory for a worn, pitted or scored nearside rear brake disc, while not a failure, warrants a close look at the rear braking system. Check for disc thickness variation, binding calipers, and handbrake mechanism function, especially given the possibility of prolonged standing over the last year. A short test drive under light and firm braking will reveal any drag or uneven braking effort.