2022 MINI Countryman 1.5L Petrol · YF71 ADX

This Mini Countryman presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its three most recent tests, all of which occurred within the last fifteen months. The February 2026 entries—both a pass and a fail at the same mileage—are unusual, though the lack of defects in either suggests a clerical or administrative error rather than a mechanical issue. The February 2025 test at 17,077 miles also passed without advisories, indicating consistent compliance with basic roadworthiness standards. There is no evidence of recurring faults, structural corrosion, or deteriorating mechanical components in the official record, which points to stable maintenance—or at least stable neglect of issues that would have triggered failures. The vehicle’s mileage of 17,800 over four years is exceptionally low, averaging just 4,450 miles annually, which is well below the UK fleet average for its age group. Such low mileage could imply infrequent use, extended periods of inactivity, or even odometer tampering, though the latter cannot be confirmed from the MOT alone. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests (1,723 miles over a year) is typical for a lightly used car, but the duplicate entries in February 2026—both at 17,800 miles—raise questions about whether the vehicle sat unused for months or if the mileage was artificially suppressed. Without further service records, it’s impossible to verify if critical components like suspension bushes, brake fluid, or coil springs have degraded prematurely due to lack of movement. Given the absence of MOT advisories, a buyer should still inspect the suspension for worn bushes or degraded coil springs, as low-mileage vehicles can still suffer from fluid degradation or rubber hardening over time. The brakes should be tested for binding or uneven wear, particularly if the car has spent long periods stationary, as moisture ingress can cause corrosion in caliper slides or brake discs. Structural integrity is less of a concern given the recent model year, but a close check for surface rust in wheel arches, sills, or underseal—common in UK climates—would be prudent. The lack of recorded defects does not guarantee hidden issues, especially in a car with such atypically low mileage.