2012 MINI Cooper SD 2.0L Diesel · YG 665

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT conducted in May 2025 at 10,385 miles. This result confirms that the vehicle successfully addressed any issues following a single failure in April 2024 at 10,160 miles. The transition from a failure to a defect-free pass within the same month indicates that the owner is proactive regarding necessary repairs rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 742 miles per year. The record shows consistent, low-interval usage, moving from 9,162 miles in April 2022 to 10,385 miles in May 2025. While this suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such low figures often imply long periods of stagnation. This usage profile frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluids regardless of the low mileage on the odometer. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of components susceptible to age-related decay rather than distance-related wear. You should check for cracking or perish in suspension bushes, split hoses, and perished wiper blades which are common when cars sit stationary. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers caused by lack of regular friction use. Additionally, verify the structural integrity of the chassis for underbody rust, as low-mileage vehicles can still suffer from moisture retention over a decade of limited use.