2019 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · YG19 MTY

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile where recent results show a worsening trend regarding tyre condition. While the 2026 test at 39,830 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged multiple tyre issues, including cracking or perishing on both rear tyres and front tyres worn close to the legal limit. This follows a similar advisory in the April 2025 test at 31,353 miles regarding a damaged or perishing offside rear tyre. The recurrence of tyre-related advisories suggests that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, the owner has been slow to address consumable wear. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year since the 2024 inspection. The jump from 23,561 miles in April 2024 to 31,353 miles in April 2025, and subsequently to 39,830 miles in April 2026, indicates steady, predictable usage. This pattern is generally positive for mechanical longevity, though the low annual mileage of approximately 5,700 miles over the vehicle's life can sometimes lead to the rubber perishing seen in the recent MOT results. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres to ensure they meet legal tread depth requirements and show no signs of sidewall cracking. The failure in April 2024 at 23,560 miles due to an exhaust Lambda reading outside specified limits warrants a check of the oxygen sensors and exhaust system to ensure the issue was fully resolved and hasn't recurred. Given the recent tyre advisories, checking the wheel alignment and suspension components for uneven wear would be a prudent step to rule out underlying geometry issues.