2017 MINI Countryman 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · PJ67 FFS

The 2017 MINI Countryman holds a current MOT valid until 25 July 2026, having passed its most recent test on 25 July 2025 at 96,368 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring tyre defects that suggest a pattern of neglect rather than a single isolated incident. The vehicle failed its initial 2025 attempt on the same day due to a chipped windscreen within the swept area and cuts to both front tyres deep enough to expose ply or cords. The tester also flagged a chipped windscreen as an advisory on the subsequent pass, indicating the screen was repaired rather than replaced to a fully clear standard. The 2024 test tells a similar story: a failure on 5 July 2024 at 76,980 miles for a worn and cut offside front tyre with exposed ply on the nearside front, followed by a clean pass three days later. Two consecutive years of tyre-related failures point to either poor wheel alignment, aggressive driving, or a habit of deferring basic consumable replacements until test failure forces action. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. The record shows 49,150 miles in April 2023, 77,003 miles in July 2024, and 96,368 miles in July 2025, equating to roughly 10,700 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. The accumulation rate is steady and typical for a privately owned family crossover, meaning wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, and drivetrain components should be proportionate to the recorded distance rather than anomalously high or low. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. Repeated inner-edge wear and cuts to both front tyres across two consecutive MOT cycles raise the possibility of worn track rod ends, deteriorated front lower arm bushes, or incorrect toe alignment. Request evidence of any recent wheel alignment or suspension component replacement. Examine the inner sidewalls of all four tyres for fresh cuts or bulging, and check the brake discs and pads for uneven wear that could indicate binding calipers. The windscreen advisory from the 2025 pass warrants close scrutiny; verify whether the chip has been professionally repaired or if a replacement is now overdue. Underneath the vehicle, inspect the subframe, sills, and exhaust system for corrosion, as the Countryman's platform is susceptible to surface rust in these areas at this age. The powertrain itself has not attracted any mechanical advisories, but a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes remains prudent given the absence of documented servicing records in the supplied data.