2022 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · RJ71 LRZ

The MINI Cooper presents a currently roadworthy status following the most recent DVSA test on 11 March 2026 at 52,368 miles, where the examiner recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the February 2025 test at 36,912 miles also returning a clean pass. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating no worsening or recurring defect pattern in the official record. Mileage data shows the car covered roughly 15,456 miles between the February 2025 test and the March 2026 test, equating to about 13,000 miles per year across its four-year life. This is high for a 2022 supermini and implies frequent use rather than long standing periods. A notable anomaly exists in the record: a failed test on 11 March 2026 is listed at 55,367 miles, yet the same date shows a pass at 52,368 miles with no defects logged on either entry. The conflicting mileages and the failure with no recorded defect suggest a data recording irregularity rather than a genuine mechanical fault, but the buyer should clarify this with DVSA before purchase. Given the clean test history, no specific suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion issues require flagging from the MOT data. The high annual mileage does mean consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, and wiper blades will have seen above-average wear even if not yet flagged. A buyer should physically verify tyre tread depth, brake disc condition, and check for any undocumented underbody corrosion. In person, confirm the true recorded mileage against the cluster and V5C, and resolve the 11 March 2026 dual-entry discrepancy. Beyond that, a standard pre-purchase inspection of drivetrain mounts and suspension compliance remains sensible given the car's elevated use for its age.