2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · SM18 UFS

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance history with a recent decline in consumable upkeep. While the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests showed no defects, the most recent inspection on 16 June 2025 at 66,970 miles flagged multiple issues regarding tyre condition. The tester noted cracking or perishing on all four tyres and identified the nearside front tyre as being worn close to the legal limit. This sudden appearance of multiple tyre advisories suggests a lapse in basic preventative maintenance following three years of clean results. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between June 2021 and June 2025, the car covered approximately 26,000 miles, averaging roughly 6,500 miles per year. The jump from 40,982 miles in June 2021 to 55,533 miles in June 2022 indicates a period of higher usage, while the subsequent annual increments have remained steady. This pattern reflects regular, predictable driving rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial use. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the tyre set, as the 2025 advisories indicate they are nearing the end of their serviceable life due to both tread wear and age-related degradation. Beyond the tyres, the lack of recorded issues with suspension, brakes, or exhaust emissions in previous years is a positive indicator of mechanical stability. However, given the recent tyre defects, a thorough check of the wheel arches and suspension components is advisable to ensure no underlying alignment issues contributed to the uneven wear.