2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PJ58 AFA

The 2008 Mini presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 2 September 2025 at 72,973 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Five consecutive annual examinations from September 2021 to September 2025 show zero failures and zero advisories, indicating a consistent maintenance trend that is neither worsening nor improving but simply clean. Previous owners clearly presented the car for test in compliant condition each year. Mileage accumulation sits far below typical for an 18-year-old vehicle. The record shows 69,042 miles on 1 September 2021, rising to 72,973 miles by 2 September 2025, a total gain of 3,931 miles across four years, equating to roughly 983 miles per annum. Such low use suggests prolonged storage between drives. Test dates remain tightly spaced, with the August 2022 examination at 69,941 miles followed by September 2023 at 71,271 miles, leaving no suspicious gaps. The sparse but unblemished history implies the keeper prioritised basic legal compliance over high-frequency operation. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT tests may not flag as immediate defects. The tester noted no corrosion on structural members nor wear on suspension bushes during the 2025 examination, yet an 18-year-old chassis with standing periods risks perished rubber and binding rear calipers. Examine coil springs for fractures and probe sills for hidden rust. Check brake discs for surface pitting after inactivity and verify exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. Tyres may show adequate tread but could exhibit sidewall cracking from time rather than mileage.