2022 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · SAZ 116

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 7 July 2025 at 103,143 miles, so it is presently road‑worthy. The pass follows a series of failures in the preceding years, indicating an overall improvement in maintenance. However, the tester flagged the nearside and off‑side rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit, with the off‑side tyre also showing edge cracking, a condition that persisted from the 3 July 2025 failure. The earlier coil‑spring fracture and the multiple brake‑disc wear advisories have been resolved for the latest test, but the recurring tyre condition suggests a consumable‑wear issue that will need attention soon. At four years old the car has accumulated 103,143 miles, averaging roughly 25,800 miles per year – a mileage rate well above the typical UK average for a vehicle of this age. Between the 19 July 2024 test (95,356 miles) and the 7 July 2025 test the odometer rose by 7,787 miles, confirming a consistent high‑usage pattern. The earlier jump from 85,436 miles in July 2023 to 95,356 miles in July 2024 adds another 9,920 miles in a single year, reinforcing the impression of a heavily driven car rather than one that has been idle for long periods. A prospective buyer should give the rear tyres a thorough visual and tread‑depth inspection, paying particular attention to the off‑side tyre’s edge cracking which may herald imminent replacement. The front suspension should be checked for any lingering weakness from the previous nearside coil‑spring fracture, including the condition of the bushings and any signs of sagging or uneven ride height. Brake discs and pads merit close examination; although the latest test recorded no serious weakening, the history of pitted discs and metal‑to‑metal pad wear suggests that components may be approaching the end of their service life. Finally, all exterior lamps – registration plate and position lights – must be confirmed operational, as repeated lamp failures were recorded across several tests.