2012 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · WR62 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. It passed its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 80,003 miles with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,714 miles per year. The record shows a steady increase in usage, rising from 65,018 miles in January 2024 to 80,003 miles in January 2026. This indicates the car is in regular use rather than sitting dormant for long periods, which typically reduces the risk of perished seals or seized brake calipers. The MOT history is unusually sparse regarding specific defects, as the record shows no listed failures or advisories across multiple years. While the tests on 12 January 2026 and 31 January 2025 are marked as failed before immediate passes, the lack of recorded defect descriptions makes it impossible to identify specific recurring faults. This absence of data means the record does not highlight any chronic issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that often degrade regardless of low mileage. Check the condition of the rubber suspension bushings and the date codes on the tyres to ensure they have not perished. Given the lack of detailed advisory history, a manual check for underbody corrosion and a test of the brake disc condition is recommended to confirm the vehicle's actual mechanical state beyond the basic MOT pass.