2009 MINI ONE 1.4L Petrol · SL51 AMY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, evidenced by a clean pass in the February 2026 test at 107,841 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the car has transitioned from recurring failures to two consecutive clean passes. While previous history indicates issues, the lack of advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to ensure the vehicle meets minimum safety standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There was a notable usage spike of 20,000 miles recorded between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by roughly 10,000 miles in the final year. This increase in activity suggests the car is being used more frequently now, which typically places higher stress on rubber components, suspension bushings, and engine cooling systems compared to a vehicle that sits stationary for long periods. Despite the recent clean records, the failures in February 2024 and February 2025 indicate that the vehicle has required mechanical intervention to remain legal. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the subframe for structural corrosion, as this is a common failure point for this MINI generation. Given the history of failures, checking the brake lines for perished and inspecting the front control arm bushes for play is also essential, as these components are the primary culprits in MOT failures for high-mileage city cars.