2014 MINI Countryman 1.6L Petrol · SB64 OGD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a recent trend toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 62,369 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior at 62,360 miles. That failure revealed a critical supplementary restraint system warning lamp, a loose heat shield, and significant tyre legality issues. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple faults now suggests the owner is only addressing defects when they prevent an MOT. At 62,369 miles, this 12-year-old Countryman has covered an average of approximately 5,200 miles per year. The mileage accumulation appears consistent, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 9,800 miles in the following year. However, the low annual mileage relative to the age often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to inactivity, which aligns with the recurring oil leak noted across the last three inspection tests. A buyer must prioritise a diagnostic check on the SRS system that caused the failure in September 2025, as airbag-related faults can be costly to rectify. The recurring pattern of inner edge wear on the front tyres, noted in both February 2025 and September 2025, indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. You should inspect the front control arms and ball joints for excessive play that explains this uneven wear. Additionally, the persistent oil leak documented since February 2025 requires a close inspection of the engine seals to ensure it remains merely a minor cover gasket seepage rather than a more significant gasket or sump failure.