2010 MINI (R57) 1.6L Petrol · SM03 FUN

Verdict for a 2010 MINI (R57) – 90,909 mi The most recent MOT on 16 January 2025 shows a mixed picture. A “PASS” record is logged at 90,909 mi, yet a simultaneous “FAIL” entry on the same date flags two safety‑related defects: the off‑side windscreen wiper does not clear the glass effectively and the nearside position lamp is not working. The earlier MOT in April 2024 also failed for both wipers not clearing the windscreen and added a nearside stop‑lamp failure. The pattern is therefore clear – the wiper system has failed to clear the windscreen on both sides in two consecutive years, and lamp faults have recurred. The only other note in the history is a 2023 advisory that the rear‑brake‑pad sensor wire was not fitted. No other defects were recorded in the three years of MOT data, and the vehicle has passed the majority of its tests when the wiper and lamp issues were remedied. Risk pattern – The recurring wiper inefficiency is a safety concern because it reduces visibility in rain. The lamp failures affect signalling and position awareness, also a safety issue. The brake‑sensor advisory points to a possible missing component that could affect brake‑wear monitoring, though it has not yet caused a failure. Trend – The defect pattern is stable rather than worsening: the same wiper problem appears each year, and lamp faults have persisted.