2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · T33 BAP

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 119,709 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean MOT certificates dating back to December 2022, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,988 miles per year. Between the December 2022 test at 110,250 miles and the September 2025 test at 119,709 miles, the car covered 9,459 miles over nearly three years. This indicates light usage or periods of inactivity. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, long periods of standing can lead to perished rubber components or seized calipers. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas the MOT test may not exhaustively cover. Given the age of this MINI, structural corrosion around the sills and suspension mounting points is a primary concern. You should check for any signs of rust or previous weld repairs that might not have triggered a failure in recent tests. Inspect the condition of the tyres and brake discs for surface corrosion or cracking, which often occurs when a car is driven infrequently. Check the elasticity of the suspension bushes and the condition of the coolant hoses. Since the MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this vintage, verifying the service history for oil changes and timing belt intervals is essential to ensure the engine has not been neglected despite the low mileage.