2021 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · YC21 CJX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend reveals a recurring pattern of neglect regarding basic consumable items. The most recent test in April 2026 at 35,555 miles followed a failure due to a structural bulge in the nearside rear tyre. While the car passed immediately after this replacement, the tester noted a slight stepping on the inner edge of the offside rear tyre, indicating an ongoing alignment or suspension geometry issue that remains unaddressed despite the new tyre. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. Between April 2024 at 23,738 miles and April 2025 at 29,902 miles, the car covered 6,164 miles. This relatively low mileage suggests that mechanical components like the drivetrain and engine have not seen excessive use, yet the frequency of MOT failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they fail inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the suspension geometry to address the recurring inner edge wear on the tyres. The stepping pattern often points to worn control arm bushes, faulty shocks, or incorrect camber settings which will rapidly consume new rubber if not corrected. The history of structural tyre bulges in both 2025 and 2026 suggests the vehicle may have been driven with low pressures or subjected to significant impacts, which warrants a check of the wheel alloys for bends or cracks.