2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · SW69 JVN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred attention regarding consumables. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 38,434 miles passed, the tester flagged both thin rear brake pads and a perishing nearside rear tyre. This follows a recurring pattern seen in February 2026 where the rear pads were already noted as thin, suggesting that the owner only addresses braking components when they approach the failure threshold. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between February 2023 at 28,967 miles and February 2024 at 33,045 miles, where the car covered roughly 4,000 miles. While the low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, the presence of a perishing tyre in 2026 indicates that the rubber may be suffering from age or long periods of inactivity between service intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the record shows front pads were flagged in early 2024 and rear pads have been a persistent issue for the last two years. You must verify if the brake discs show scoring or thinning, as leaving thin pads in place damages the rotors. The recurring edge wear on tyres in 2024 and 2025 also suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require a physical check to ensure the vehicle is not tracking through new tyres prematurely.