2021 MINI Cooper S 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SB21 WMJ

This MINI Cooper S presents a stable and generally sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 7 July 2025 at 25,554 miles, where it passed. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures. The only consistent theme across the record is tyre wear, which is a consumable item rather than an indicator of underlying mechanical neglect. The tester flagged multiple advisories on the rear tyres in 2025, including cuts, perishing, and wear close to the legal limit, but these were rectified sufficiently for a pass. No braking, suspension, exhaust, or structural corrosion issues have been recorded, suggesting the car has been kept in reasonable order. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2021 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,111 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test at 17,703 miles and the July 2025 test at 25,554 miles, the car covered 7,851 miles in twelve months, which is a moderate increase but still well below the UK average of around 8,000 to 10,000 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the record is clean aside from the tyre-related advisories. The low overall mileage suggests light use, possibly short urban trips, which can sometimes lead to moisture-related issues in the exhaust or brake surface corrosion, though neither has been flagged. A buyer should still inspect the tyres carefully in person, given the repeated advisories on both the nearside and offside rear units. Check for uneven wear patterns that could hint at alignment or suspension geometry issues, even though no such faults were formally recorded. Examine the sidewalls for fresh cuts or perishing, and verify that the tread depth is comfortably above the 1.6 mm legal minimum. The front tyres also showed wear close to the limit in 2024, so confirm their current condition and age, as older rubber can degrade even with sufficient tread. Beyond the tyres, the 2024 failure for a damaged front tyre reaching the ply and a worn wiper blade suggests basic upkeep may have lapsed briefly before that test, but the subsequent pass indicates these were addressed. With no structural, braking, or suspension faults on record, the primary focus should be on verifying the tyre condition and ensuring the car has not suffered from prolonged standing, which can cause flat-spotting or brake disc surface corrosion. A short test drive will confirm whether the brakes pull evenly and the steering remains true, but on paper, this MINI Cooper S appears mechanically sound and well within acceptable wear parameters for its age and mileage.