2010 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SD60 YSN

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 28 April 2025 at 96,177 miles passed without defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The preceding test cycle, however, reveals an unusual failure on 8 November 2024 at 94,242 miles—just four days before a subsequent pass at 94,277 miles—suggesting either a temporary oversight or a minor, easily rectified issue that was addressed between tests. Beyond this anomaly, the record shows a stable pattern of consecutive passes over the past three years, with no recurring advisories or major faults. The absence of defects in the latest test indicates the vehicle has met DVSA’s baseline standards for brakes, emissions, and structural integrity as of this date. The mileage progression of approximately 6,000 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—covering 9,521 miles in just over a year—stands out as unusually high. This suggests either intensive use or a period of neglect before regular servicing resumed. The failure in November 2024, occurring just 242 miles before the next pass, implies a non-critical issue was corrected swiftly, though the lack of recorded defects in that test makes it impossible to determine the exact nature of the problem. No extended periods of inactivity are evident, which would typically accelerate wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers. Given the clean MOT history aside from the isolated 2024 failure, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension components—particularly the rear suspension, as binding calipers or worn bushes are common in this model at this mileage. The brakes, while not flagged in tests, warrant close examination for uneven wear, corrosion on the disc surfaces, or glazing on the pads, especially if the vehicle was driven hard during the rapid mileage spike between 2022 and 2023. Structural corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches, sills, and subframe, should also be checked, as this is a critical failure point for vehicles of this age. The absence of advisories in recent tests does not preclude hidden issues, so attention to fluid levels (brakes, power steering, coolant) and the condition of the exhaust system—including catalytic converter efficiency—would be prudent.