2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL59 LGE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. The January 2026 test at 70,028 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failed test just one day prior at 70,027 miles. This pattern of immediate rectification suggests that any issues identified during the failure were minor and resolved quickly. The absence of advisories in the most recent three years of testing indicates a consistent level of maintenance regarding structural integrity and essential mechanical components. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2009 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,119 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 66,053 miles and the January 2025 test at 68,144 miles, the car covered 2,091 miles. The subsequent year saw an increase to 68,144 miles by January 2026. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle has seen light use, though such patterns can sometimes lead to neglected service intervals for fluids or rubber components due to extended periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation that MOT testing might not capture. Given the low mileage, the buyer should check for perished timing belts, perished coolant hoses, and dry-rotted suspension bushes or tyre sidewalls. While the MOT record shows no issues with braking systems or exhaust emissions, the age of the vehicle warrants a close examination of the brake lines for corrosion and the condition of the suspension springs. The recurring failures on the same day as passes in January 2025 and January 2026 suggest the tester identified minor consumable issues, such as lighting or wiper blades, which were corrected immediately. While the mechanical record is clean, the buyer should verify that the service history matches the low mileage to ensure that oil changes and fluid flushes have been performed regularly despite the infrequent road use.