2010 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RJ10 BUU

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate from the March 2026 test at 68,904 miles with no defects recorded, and the January 2025 test at 65,046 miles was equally clean. This marks a clear improvement from the three previous tests between November 2021 and November 2023, where the offside rear and generic rear brake discs were repeatedly flagged as worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. The recurrence across three consecutive annual tests suggests a persistent surface corrosion issue on the rear rotors, likely exacerbated by the car’s low annual mileage, but the two most recent passes indicate the discs have either been replaced or have cleaned up sufficiently under use to meet the standard. Mileage accumulation remains extremely low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,300 miles per year. The jump from 46,741 miles in November 2022 to 52,772 miles in November 2023 represents the highest twelve-month gain at just over 6,000 miles, while the most recent interval from January 2025 to March 2026 added only 3,858 miles in fourteen months. Such light usage often allows brake discs to rust heavily between journeys, explaining the historical advisories, and it also means rubber components, seals and suspension bushes may be ageing chronologically rather than through wear. A buyer should inspect the rear brake discs and pads closely for residual pitting or lip formation, confirming the friction surfaces are truly clean and the calipers are sliding freely without binding. The near-side front tyre flagged as obviously under-inflated in 2022 warrants a check on the tyre pressure monitoring system and valve condition, although the subsequent passes suggest this was a one-off maintenance lapse. Given the age and low mileage, prioritise a thorough underbody examination for corrosion on brake pipes, fuel lines and suspension mounting points, as these areas deteriorate with time regardless of distance covered.