2011 MINI (R60) 1.6L Petrol · SM11 XGA

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, with the most recent test on 25 October 2022 passing with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a brief improvement following a single failure on 6 December 2021, which was rectified to allow for a pass exactly one year later. Since that October 2022 test, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any advisories or failures being flagged. The recorded mileage of 27,321 miles is exceptionally low for a 2011 model, averaging only approximately 1,821 miles per year. There is a significant temporal gap between the failed test in December 2021 and the subsequent pass in October 2022, suggesting the vehicle sat stationary or was used infrequently during this period. While low mileage generally indicates less wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, it often leads to age-related degradation of rubber seals, hoses, and components that perish through inactivity rather than mechanical friction. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the specific components that caused the December 2021 failure to ensure the repair was comprehensive. Given the low usage and age, the focus should shift to signs of surface corrosion on brake discs, potential seizing of brake calipers, and the condition of suspension bushes and split. Checking for cracks in tyre sidewalls is also vital as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from tyre rot before the tread wears out. Buying score: 68 Risk level: Low.