2012 MINI (R60) 1.6L Petrol · YK62 WTL

The vehicle holds a valid roadworthiness certificate following a successful test on 15 July 2025 at 87,814 miles. With the current date approaching the twelve-month renewal threshold, the certificate remains active but will require retesting within weeks. Maintenance patterns show a generally stable trajectory with isolated, addressable faults rather than systemic degradation. The tester recorded a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot, which demands prompt replacement to prevent joint contamination. Earlier inspections in December 2024 and December 2022 returned clean results, indicating that routine servicing has kept core systems compliant. The overall condition remains sound, though the drive shaft advisory points to deferred maintenance on a wear item. The odometer reading of 87,814 miles aligns with typical annual usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year. Mileage accumulation shows consistent progression across the recorded tests, with the odometer advancing by approximately 6,700 miles between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 3,400 miles by the July 2025 inspection. The steady wear profile supports normal daily driving rather than intensive commercial use. No sudden mileage jumps or clock tampering indicators appear in the sequence, and the regular annual testing schedule suggests the previous keeper maintained a predictable service routine. A physical inspection should prioritise the front suspension and drivetrain components given the CV boot deterioration flagged in July 2025. Examine the offside front wheel arch for grease leakage or joint play, as a split boot allows moisture ingress that rapidly destroys the constant velocity joint. The November 2023 record also noted a coolant leak and uneven offside front tyre wear, which often traces back to alignment drift or worn suspension bushes. Verify the cooling system for weeping hoses or radiator matrix cracks, and check steering geometry to rule out persistent tracking faults. Structural panels and subframe mounting points warrant a thorough rust survey, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, to confirm the chassis retains full integrity. Addressing these wear items before purchase will clarify the true running costs.