2014 MINI Paceman 1.6L Diesel · SH14 HXM

The 2014 MINI Paceman holds a current MOT pass certificate dated 7 October 2025, yet the maintenance trend is best described as borderline rather than reassuring. A failed test on 26 September 2025, just eleven days before the pass, exposed multiple serious defects that were subsequently rectified. Four wheel fixings were missing across all wheels, the nearside rear brake caliper was insecurely mounted, the parking brake was inoperative on one side, and both the ABS and ESC warning lamps were illuminated. The tester also flagged corrosion on both rear brake pipes. While these items were clearly addressed to secure a pass, the sheer volume of safety-critical failures on the earlier date raises questions about how long those faults had been developing. Two advisories for corroded rear brake pipes carried over from the failure into the pass, suggesting the pipes were cleaned rather than replaced. The mileage record indicates this vehicle has covered approximately 105,542 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging around 8,795 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The annual mileage progression is broadly consistent, stepping from 87,905 miles in August 2023 to 97,755 miles by September 2024, then reaching 105,542 miles by October 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity. The record is clean in that respect. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the structural and braking components that have repeatedly appeared on the MOT history. The front sub-frame was noted as corroded in September 2025, and the rear brake pipes have drawn corrosion advisories in consecutive tests. Examine the sub-frame mounting points and the full length of the rear brake lines for active pitting or fresh underseal concealing deterioration. The rear anti-roll bar bushes were flagged as worn in September 2024 and may have degraded further. Check for uneven tyre wear given the recurring tyre-related advisories and the nail puncture history. With the ABS and ESC lamps previously illuminated, a diagnostic scan is advisable to confirm no stored fault codes remain. The insecure caliper mounting and missing wheel fixings from the September failure should be physically verified as properly secured.