2021 MINI Cooper S Electric Level 1 Electricity · VO71 WZB

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT on 3 November 2025 at 27,964 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is currently stable and improving, resolving a minor tyre-related failure recorded just hours earlier on the same date in September 2024. That earlier failure flagged a deep cut exposing ply or cords on the offside rear tyre and cracking on the nearside rear shoulder, both of which were rectified before the subsequent pass, indicating prompt consumable replacement rather than a persistent mechanical fault. The mileage progression reveals notably low usage for a 2021 electric hatchback. Between the September 2024 test at 19,897 miles and the November 2025 test at 27,964 miles, the vehicle covered 8,067 miles in roughly fourteen months, averaging approximately 5,593 miles per year. This is substantially below the UK average and suggests predominantly short urban commutes or extended periods of inactivity. The gap between the two test dates also means there is no recorded mileage data for the period between late 2024 and late 2025 beyond the endpoint figure, so a buyer should verify whether the car sat unused for long stretches, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and 12-volt battery degradation common in electric vehicles. Despite the clean recent result, the September 2024 failure on both rear tyres warrants attention. A cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the offside rear suggests the vehicle may have encountered road debris or kerbing damage, while shoulder cracking on the nearside rear indicates age-related rubber deterioration. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall integrity, and date codes, particularly if the car has been stationary for extended periods. The electric powertrain eliminates traditional engine and exhaust wear, but regenerative braking systems can mask early-stage brake seizure or caliper drag, so a road test should confirm smooth deceleration without pulling or judder. Structurally, the absence of corrosion or suspension advisories across both tests is encouraging for a five-year-old vehicle. Still, a physical underbody inspection is advisable to check for stone chips, underseal integrity, and condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, which can deteriorate through standing rather than use. The 12-volt auxiliary battery and high-voltage cooling system should also be checked for health, as electric vehicles can exhibit cooling pump or battery management faults that do not always trigger an MOT failure but affect long-term reliability.