2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · YR62 XNB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 106,640 miles followed an initial failure for a missing nearside front road wheel fixing and a non-functional stop lamp. While the car passed after immediate repairs, the recurring nature of minor electrical faults and mechanical leaks suggests that the owner only addresses issues once they cause a test test failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 106,640 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a small hatchback. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 6,400 miles covered between January 2024 and December 2024, and another 6,600 miles covered in the year leading to the latest test. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which generally benefits the health of rubber components and seals despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the oil leak that has been flagged in both the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. The record notes the leak is dripping onto the exhaust flexi, which often indicates a valve cover gasket or similar seal that could eventually lead to smoke or fire risks if left unaddressed. The 2024 advisories regarding perishing and cracking on both rear tyres indicate that the rubber is failing due to age rather than tread wear. A physical inspection should check for sidewall cracking on all tyres and ensure the road wheel fixing on the nearside front is properly torqued and not stripped.