2014 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · YF64 LZX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 34,439 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory as the recurring issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While earlier tests flagged multiple faults regarding brake components and tyres, the clean sheet from the latest inspection indicates that the current owner is responding to mechanical maintenance requirements before they reach a failure state. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,870 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-frequency usage, with only 4,380 miles covered between the November 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation, particularly in rubber-based components which is evidenced by the perishing tyre noted noted in October 2025. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system, as the history shows recurring pitting and scoring on the offside front brake discs across 2024 and 2025. Although these may have been replaced, the tester should check for uneven wear or binding calipers resulting from the vehicle sitting for long periods. Given the low usage, a thorough inspection of the tyre sidewalls for dry rot and cracking is essential, as the rubber often degrades through age rather than tread wear on low-mileage vehicles.