2015 MINI Countryman 2.0L Diesel · YR65 YEE

The 2015 MINI COUNTRYMAN presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 1 May 2025 at 75,511 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failed test on 11 October 2024 at 67,469 miles flagged both rear tyres worn to the legal limit with inner-edge flat-spotting and an offside headlamp aim fault, yet the retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, confirming both issues were promptly rectified. Earlier advisories from the October 2023 test at 51,700 miles, including worn rear brake discs, thin rear brake pads, and inner-edge wear on both rear tyres, were similarly addressed before that pass, demonstrating a consistent pattern of reactive maintenance rather than neglect. The vehicle has covered approximately 6,865 miles per year over its eleven-year life, which is typical for its age and use case. Mileage accumulation shows a notable acceleration between October 2023 at 51,700 miles and October 2024 at 67,469 miles, representing roughly 15,769 miles in a single year, followed by a more moderate 8,042 miles over the subsequent seven months to May 2025. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the annual test cycle has been maintained consistently since at least October 2022. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components. The repeated inner-edge wear pattern on rear tyres across both the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests the rear suspension geometry may be marginal or that the vehicle has spent considerable time on poorly maintained roads, potentially stressing suspension bushes and rear axle alignment. The 2023 advisory for worn rear brake discs and pads at just 51,700 miles warrants a close check of the current rear braking setup for uneven disc lipping, pad thickness, and caliper operation. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is also advisable, particularly around the rear subframe, sills, and brake lines, as these are common deterioration points on MINIs of this generation. The headlamp aim fault from late 2024 was resolved, but verifying both headlamp units sit correctly and that no impact damage is present remains prudent.