2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · YH18 FWX

The 2025‑10‑21 MOT at 72,213 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged near‑side and off‑side rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)), indicating that the vehicle remains roadworthy yet requires attention to tyre condition. No other defects were recorded, and the absence of failures in the preceding four tests shows a stable maintenance record with no evident worsening of mechanical health. The mileage trajectory reflects roughly 9,000 miles per year since the car’s 2018 registration, but the increments between tests reveal a sharp rise after 2022: from 35,661 miles in October 2022 to 46,518 miles a year later, then to 61,657 miles in November 2024, and finally to 72,213 miles in October 2025. These jumps suggest increasing usage rather than prolonged standing, and the relatively clean record prior to 2022 indicates that earlier owners maintained the car consistently. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, examine the rear brake calipers and discs for corrosion or uneven wear, and verify that the tyre sidewalls are free of cracks beyond the documented perishing. Particular attention must be given to any structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis, as well as the integrity of the rear child‑seat anchorage, which may limit full belt inspection. While the car meets the minimum roadworthiness standards, the recurring tyre defects and the accelerated mileage accumulation point to potential neglect of consumable upkeep and possible hidden corrosion; a thorough in‑person assessment of suspension, braking components, and structural integrity is essential before purchase.