2009 MINI 1.4L Petrol · RO59 TBU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 98,486 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. This success follows a brief failure in September 2024 at 97,033 miles which was rectified within four days to achieve passing, suggesting the owner is proactive in addressing immediate mechanical failures when they are identified. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 5,787 miles, showing a very steady and predictable usage rate of roughly 1,900 miles annually. This low annual mileage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based parts or perished fluid seals, which are not always reflected on an odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related failure despite low mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, the tester should examine the subframe and rear wheel arches for early structural corrosion, as these are common weak points on this generation of MINI. Given the low usage, a close look at the suspension bushes and control arm mounts is vital, as these materials can crack and perish over time without being subjected to the stresses of heavy driving. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers is also advisable, as vehicles that sit frequently often suffer from surface rust on the braking system.