2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · SH18 ENC

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 27 August 2025 at 129,763 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have likely proactively addressed mechanical and safety requirements before they could escalate into failures or flagged items on the DVSA record. The mileage pattern reveals a significant acceleration in usage over recent years. Between April 2021 and May 2022, the car covered approximately 30,000 miles, but the interval increased to over 37,000 miles between May 2022 and August 2023, followed by another 31,000 miles in the year leading to the October 2024 test. This average of over 16,000 miles per year is high for an eight-year-old MINI and suggests consistent heavy use which places accelerated stress on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. Given the high mileage and the clean record, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to high-mileage wear. A buyer should examine the suspension for signs of perished rubber bushes or leaking shock absorbers, as these often degrade under high annual mileage. The braking system requires a close check for thin discs or seized calipers, as the MOT only tests for basic operational efficiency. While the record shows no structural corrosion issues, checking the underbody for road spray damage remains prudent for high-mileage vehicles that have likely been exposed to varied weather conditions.