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2016 MINI COOPER1.5L PETROL

12 RC

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 21,852 miles recorded, this BLACK 2016 MINI COOPER runs on PETROL with a 1499cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 29/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test in September 2025 at 21,852 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were successfully rectified. The car has since maintained a clean record across the last two consecutive annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,185 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 6,145 miles, suggesting infrequent use or long periods of stationary storage. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components and brake corrosion due to a lack of thermal cycles to keep surfaces clear of debris. The failure recorded in August 2023 at 17,411 miles highlights a specific lapse in basic upkeep. The tester flagged the front brake pads below the legal thickness limit and identified critical structural failures in both the nearside and offside front tyres. While these items were addressed, a buyer should inspect the current condition of the tyres for flat spotting or sidew cracking, which are common in low-mileage vehicles. A physical inspection of the brake discs for pitting or corrosion is also necessary, as the vehicle appears to sit for extended periods between uses.

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88
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 23:41
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test in September 2025 at 21,852 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were successfully rectified. The car has since maintained a clean record across the last two consecutive annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,185 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 6,145 miles, suggesting infrequent use or long periods of stationary storage. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components and brake corrosion due to a lack of thermal cycles to keep surfaces clear of debris. The failure recorded in August 2023 at 17,411 miles highlights a specific lapse in basic upkeep. The tester flagged the front brake pads below the legal thickness limit and identified critical structural failures in both the nearside and offside front tyres. While these items were addressed, a buyer should inspect the current condition of the tyres for flat spotting or sidew cracking, which are common in low-mileage vehicles. A physical inspection of the brake discs for pitting or corrosion is also necessary, as the vehicle appears to sit for extended periods between uses.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Mini Cooper (12 RC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2022 to September 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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