2013 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · SF13 UHV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift from perfect records to reactive maintenance. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 52,239 miles passed, the tester flagged a minor exhaust leak and noted both rear tyres were reaching the legal limit with uneven wear. This represents a departure from the 2024 and 2025 tests, where the car presented with no recorded defects or advisories. The mileage profile is significantly low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a notable usage gap between July 2022 and July 2023, where the car covered only 2,909 miles, followed by a sharper increase in usage over the last three years where the vehicle added over 21,000 miles since its last clean test. This pattern of low-mileage use can lead to rubber degradation and component seizing from sitting, which may align with the recent issues identified on the MOT. A buyer must inspect the exhaust system to determine if the minor leak noted in 2026 is a simple gasket issue or indicative of deeper manifold corrosion. The recurring mention of tyres worn on the edges across the 2023 and 2026 tests suggests a persistent issue with wheel alignment, camber geometry, or worn suspension bushes. A physical inspection of the front wish arms and rear joints is necessary to ensure the uneven tyre wear has not caused accelerated damage to the drivetrain or steering components.