2016 MINI Clubman 1.5L Petrol · RF16 WNM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test on July 7, 2025, at 53,802 miles followed a failure involving a faulty stop lamp, a damaged nearside rear tyre, and two distorted road wheels. While the car passed upon rectification, the recurring nature of brake and tyre failures suggests that the owner only addresses defects once they reach the point of legal failure during MOT testing. At approximately ten years old, the Clubman has covered 53,802 miles, averaging roughly 5,380 miles per year. This low-usage profile often results in vehicles sitting for extended periods, which explains the perishing rubber components noted in the record. Between July 2023 (38,703 miles) and July 2024 (46,416 miles), the vehicle covered under 8,000 miles, yet still failed the test on worn brake pads and bald tyres, indicating that low mileage has not prevented the natural degradation of mechanical consumables. A buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the record shows a consistent trend of thin pads and pitted discs across 2023 and 2024. The 2024 failure specifically flagged front and rear pads below the critical 1.5mm threshold, which is a significant oversight in service intervals. The persistent distortion of the nearside front and rear road wheels noted in both 2023 and 2025 suggests potential impact damage or severe corrosion that could have compromised the wheel bearings or suspension geometry over time. The tyres also require close scrutiny due to the history of cracking and perishing in 2024 and a deep cut reaching the cords in 2025. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should check for sidewall cracking and dry rot on all remaining tyres. A physical inspection of the suspension bushes is also necessary to ensure the distorted wheels have not caused uneven wear on the steering components or control arms.