2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ST04 KVG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT history indicates a significant lapse in recent testing. The most recent record from 18 October 2022 at 105,228 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical-related failure rather than a systemic mechanical collapse. Since this entry occurred nearly four years ago, the vehicle is currently long overdue for its annual test, which necessitates an immediate professional inspection to determine the current state of its safety-critical components. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Data shows a period of consistent use between October 2019 and October 2021, where the car covered roughly 9,900 miles in two years. However, the gap between the 2022 test and today suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. Low mileage on an older MINI often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components such as suspension bushes, seals, and tyres, and can cause corrosion on brake discs. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe, as the age of the vehicle increases the risk of corrosion despite the low mileage. The buyer should check for seized brake calipers and perished rubber lines, which are common side effects of vehicles that undergo long periods without use. Given the absence of recorded advisories in the passing tests, the previous owners appears well-maintained, but the four-year gap in data means any recent mechanical leaks or structural rot remains unverified.