2013 MINI Cooper D 1.6L Diesel · XX60 ADM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 17 October 2025 at 73,290 miles was a pass, it followed just one day prior due to multiple critical safety failures. The tester identified exposed cords on the nearside front tyre and instances of perishing and damage across the remaining three tyres. Although the owner addressed these immediate issues, the recurring advisories suggest that components are only replaced once they reach a failure point. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. However, a significant data anomaly exists in the records. The October 2022 test recorded 87,806 miles, while the October 2023 test showed only 70,860 miles. This suggests either a clerical error during the previous inspection or an odometer rollback, which undermines the recorded history. The low annual usage often leads to rubber degradation, which is consistent with the tyre perishing and cracking noted in the 2025 failure. A buyer must specifically inspect the nearside front shock absorber, which has shown light misting of oil consistently since at least October 2023. While misting is not an immediate fail, it indicates a weeping seal that will eventually require replacement. Given the recent history of uneven tyre wear and perishing, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and alignment is necessary to ensure no underlying geometric issues exist. The discrepancy between the 2022 and 2023 mileage figures also requires verification before any transaction is finalised.