I think its a bit unfair to slaughter a magazine because they run a review on someone's pride and joy which has fewer modifications than someone elses to be honest. I don't believe Modern Mini is aiming its readership at testosterone filled males who are wild eyed whilst reading the magazine!
I have to say I'm not a regular reader of MM, its a bit too community minded for me and to be honest I can get that sort of warm and yummy feeling from the various forums I visit.
Maybe such a car test is a bridge too far for their contributors to really purvey the sense of pleasure and excitement such a car can bring.
However, you've certainly made me think about going out and buying a copy 1320