2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · SD70 VRP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 27,663 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for several critical safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests that the owner neglected basic maintenance intervals until the MOT inspection deadline. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between October 2023 at 11,918 miles and October 2024 at 17,828 miles. However, the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test, indicating an increase in usage. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on metal parts, which aligns with the pitting issues found in the latest test report. A buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the October 2025 record flagged both the nearside and offside rear brake discs as worn and pitted. Although the tester did not find them structurally weakened, the presence of corrosion suggests the car may have sat for long periods without use. The failure also highlighted significant tyre neglect, specifically with the offside front tyre exposing cords and the nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. These issues require immediate replacement and indicate a previous lack of attention to basic consumable items. The low coolant level noted during the October 2025 failure requires a physical inspection for potential leaks around the water pump or hoses. Given the service light was also illuminated at that time, the buyer should verify that a comprehensive service was actually performed following the MOT failure. Focus on checking for tyre sidewall cracks or perishing, as the low-mileage history makes them prone to dry rot despite having remaining tread depth.