2015 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · SW15 CZP

The 2015 MINI Cooper presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT dated 10 April 2026 at 74,827 miles, with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the preceding test cycle, where the car failed on 14 April 2025 at 113,598 miles for a non-functioning horn, insufficient brake pedal reserve travel, and a serious offside rear shock absorber fluid leak. The maintenance trend is therefore sharply improving, suggesting the previous owner addressed those critical faults promptly before the April 2025 retest, which passed with only minor advisories on rear shock absorber misting and a worn offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests shows no new defects, indicating the car has been kept in good mechanical order over the past year. The mileage record raises a notable anomaly. Between the April 2025 test at 113,598 miles and the April 2026 test at 74,827 miles, the recorded figure has dropped by approximately 38,771 miles, which is physically impossible and strongly suggests a clocking discrepancy or a data entry error in the DVSA record. Prior to that, the mileage progression was consistent and plausible: 61,144 miles in April 2023, 65,452 miles in April 2024, and 113,598 miles in April 2025, representing roughly 4,300 miles per year over the first interval and a substantial jump of 48,146 miles in the second year. A buyer should treat the 74,827-mile figure with caution and verify the true mileage against service records, the V5C logbook, and physical wear indicators on the steering wheel, pedals, and driver's seat bolsters. Recurring advisories point to two areas worth inspecting in person. Front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both the 2023 and 2024 tests, suggesting the car has a history of brake disc degradation that may indicate spirited driving or delayed disc replacement. The rear suspension has drawn repeated attention, with shock absorber oil misting and fluid leaks appearing across multiple tests, along with a worn anti-roll bar linkage bush. These are not catastrophic failures, but they signal that the rear damping components have been under stress and may need renewal if not already done. A thorough inspection of the rear shock absorbers for fresh oil weeping, and a check of the anti-roll bar bushes for play, would be prudent before purchase. Beyond the flagged items, the rear tyres showed cracking and perishing in the 2024 test, which can indicate age-related deterioration rather than simple wear. Given the mileage discrepancy, confirming the true age and condition of all four tyres is essential. The exhaust emissions and structural integrity have not been flagged in any test, which is encouraging for a car of this age. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on the rear suspension, brake disc condition, and tyre age will give the clearest picture of whether this MINI Cooper has been genuinely well maintained or whether the clean 2026 result masks underlying neglect.