2017 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · YB17 EVP

The 2017 MINI Cooper presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 December 2025 at 24,133 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant because it follows a period of recurring minor faults that now appear to have been addressed. The vehicle has not failed an MOT in the available record, and the most recent test confirms all safety-critical systems met the DVSA standard on the day of inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between 2017 and 2025, the car accumulated just 24,133 miles, averaging roughly 2,681 miles per year. The annual increments are consistent rather than erratic, with the car adding approximately 1,677 miles between December 2021 and December 2022, 1,774 miles between 2022 and 2023, 1,677 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 2,308 miles between 2024 and 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, suggesting regular but light use rather than long periods of inactivity followed by intense demand. The advisory history reveals a pattern of minor consumable and corrosion-related issues rather than serious mechanical failure. On 13 December 2024 at 21,825 miles, the tester flagged a rear brake pipe corroded and covered in grease or other material, a condition that compromises braking integrity if left unresolved. The clean pass twelve months later indicates this was rectified. Earlier entries show a nail in the offside rear tyre recorded on 12 December 2023 at 20,148 miles and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on 6 December 2021 at 15,958 miles. These are typical consumable wear items, but two tyre-related advisories across four years suggest basic upkeep may have been reactive rather than proactive. A buyer should inspect the underside for residual corrosion on brake lines and suspension components, given the 2024 advisory. Check the condition of all four tyre sidewalls and tread depths, paying particular attention to uneven wear that could indicate alignment or suspension bush degradation. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and verify that the brake discs and pads show even wear consistent with the low mileage. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but a physical inspection remains essential to confirm the structural integrity of the subframe and mounting points on a vehicle that has covered relatively few miles over nine years.