2015 MINI Countryman 2.0L Diesel · SW15 CZE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of recurring mechanical failures that require close attention. While the most recent test on 24 July 2026 at 75,878 miles passed with no defects, it followed a failure just six days prior due to poor parking brake efficiency. This issue is a recurring trend, having also caused a failure in August 2024, suggesting that the parking brake mechanism is prone to performance drops or requires inconsistent adjustment. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 11,741 miles in 2017 to the current 75,878 miles in 2026. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seized calipers or fluid degradation. However, the relatively low annual mileage relative to the age means the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related wear on rubber components and seals may degrade regardless of distance travelled. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the drivetrain and braking system. The history flags the offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot as severely deteriorated in both 2022 and 2024, indicating a potential weakness in the component or its housing that should be checked for grease leaks to prevent joint failure. The repeated failures regarding the parking brake efficiency demand a thorough test of the handbrake cable tension and the rear drum shoes to ensure they are not seizing or slipping. Consumable maintenance also shows a history of neglect, with multiple advisories for tyres reaching the legal limit or showing uneven wear between 2020 and 2022. The 2024 failure for insufficient washer fluid and previous windscreen damage suggest the owner only addressed minor items when forced by a test. Inspect the current tyre tread depth and the integrity of the windscreen to ensure these issues have been properly rectified beyond just passing a pass.