2017 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · T99 PDA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 31 January 2026 at 37,104 miles. While the car passed, the tester flagged two tyres worn close to the legal limit on the offside front and rear, alongside rear brake discs noted as worn. This indicates a recent shift towards addressing consumable wear. The 2025 failure at 31,600 miles, which involved a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and windscreen wiper issues, was resolved, suggesting that mechanical and safety-critical faults are being managed rather than ignored. The mileage pattern confirms this is a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 4,123 miles per year since its 2017 registration. The data shows consistent, incremental increases in mileage, with a jump of 5,116 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This steady progression suggests regular, albeit infrequent, usage rather than long periods of total inactivity. The absence of defects in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests reflects a period of high maintenance standards, though more recent advisories suggest the vehicle is now entering a phase where routine wear and tear on consumables is becoming more prevalent. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The recurring mentions of worn tyres and edge wear since 2022 suggest possible alignment issues or uneven loading that warrants a check of the suspension bushes and tracking. Because the 2026 test specifically noted worn rear brake discs, a thorough assessment of the pad thickness and any potential binding calipers is necessary. Additionally, the previous SRS warning lamp failure means the buyer should verify the airbag system status via the dashboard interface to ensure the fault was fully rectified.