2021 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · ST70 XDP

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend. Following a failure in August 2023, the three subsequent MOT tests passed without any defects recorded. The most recent inspection in March 2026 at 22,205 miles indicates that the previously identified issues were addressed and that the vehicle has since maintained a high standard of compliance with DVSA safety requirements. The mileage profile is low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,441 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2023 and April 2024, where the car covered only 29 miles in over seven months. Since then, usage has increased more consistently, with 8,531 miles recorded between May 2024 and March 2026. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension, though it can occasionally lead to flat spots on tyres or brake corrosion if left stationary stationary. A buyer should inspect the front axle to ensure the uneven wear noted in August 2023, where both nearside and offside front tyres were worn on the edge, has been rectified by a proper alignment adjustment. While the failure suggests a geometry issue, recurring wear can also indicate worn suspension bushes. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for surface rust on brake discs, which often occurs on vehicles that sit for long periods.