2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · YK08 ROX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 46,099 miles flagged several immediate wear-related issues, including a pitted offside rear brake disc and an offside front tyre reaching the legal limit. While the car passed, the presence of these advisories alongside low coolant levels suggests that basic fluid checks and consumable inspections were only addressed once components approached a failure threshold. At roughly ten years old, this MINI Cooper has covered significantly less than the national average, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the clean records between 2023 and 2024, where the vehicle covered only 5,182 miles without any defects. However, low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion, which is supported by the October 2022 failure where a sidewall cut and uneven tyre wear on the front axlele required immediate attention despite the low distance driven. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension geometry and alignment due to recurring uneven tyre wear noted in 2022 and 2025. The consistent wearing on the inside and outside edges of the front tyres indicates either worn bushes or incorrect camber settings that have not been rectified. Additionally, the reported pitting on the offside rear brake disc suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, allowing moisture to corrode the metal surfaces. The cooling system should also be pressure-tested to ensure there are no slow leaks that led to the low coolant levels recorded in the latest MOT test.