2010 MINI (R57) 1.6L Petrol · SB10 OTG

The most recent MOT record is from May 2024, which means this vehicle is now significantly overdue for a test given today's date of June 2026. This gap in history is a primary concern as the current roadworthiness is unknown. The mechanical trend appears to be worsening. While the 2022 test was clean, the subsequent years show a progression of failures. In 2023, the car failed due to both rear service brakes binding, and by 2024, it required work on a track rod end ball joint dust cover and had a noted oil leak. The mileage is low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging under 6,000 miles per year. While low mileage is often seen as a positive, the specific failures here suggest the car may have suffered from periods of standing. Binding brakes and perished rubber dust covers are classic symptoms of a vehicle that has not been driven regularly enough to keep components lubricated and moving. The oil leak noted in 2024 was described as not excessive at the time, but because it was flagged during a failure, it requires monitoring to ensure it has not progressed. When inspecting this car, you must first check the current MOT status and verify if a new test has been completed since 2024.