2018 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · ST68 FPE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed the MOT in April 2026 at 51,527 miles, the failure just one day and miles prior revealed multiple mechanical and consumable defects. The trend is currently worsening, as the vehicle moved from a clean record in 2025 to a series of failures involving brakes, tyres, and wipers, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they reach a failure threshold. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year over the eight-year period. The record shows a stable history between 2021 and 2023, where no defects were noted. However, the accumulation of nearly 14,000 miles between April 2022 and April 2026 coincides with the appearance of wear on the front tyres and brake components. This rate of use can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber parts and seals if the vehicle is not subjected to regular long-distance driving. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system due to the recorded offside front service brake binding and the pitted nearside rear brake disc. Binding calipers often indicate a sticking piston or seized slider pins, which can lead to uneven pad wear and reduced efficiency. The history also shows a previous failure for tyres worn to the legal limit in 2024, indicating that the owner may have neglected basic consumable replacements. Verify that the windscreen wiper blades have been replaced with quality units as the previous set was torn and failed the 2026 test.