2022 MINI Clubman 1.5L Petrol · WM72 LMF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in December 2025, but this result came only after an initial failure on the same day. The test, conducted roughly five months ago, revealed that the car was being driven with a dangerously defective offside front tyre which had illegal tread depth and a cut deep enough to reach the structural ply cords. To secure a pass, this tyre would almost certainly have required immediate replacement. Both the failure and subsequent pass certificates carry an advisory notice for the front brake discs, which are recorded as worn, pitted, or scored. This indicates that while the braking system was deemed just sufficient to pass, the discs were not replaced and remain in a degraded condition. Given that this advisory was issued five months ago, the braking performance may have worsened further since then. With 37,447 miles recorded over roughly four years, the vehicle is averaging about 9,300 miles per year. This is typical mileage for a car of this age, implying the wear on the tyres and brakes is consistent with standard use rather than excessive abuse or prolonged periods of inactivity. However, the failure on a relatively young car suggests the previous owner may have deferred maintenance until components reached the legal limit. The mechanical trend appears stable in the sense that the faults were rectified to pass the test, but the advisory on the brakes represents a lingering repair bill that you will likely inherit soon.