2016 MINI COOPER1.5L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 20 June 2025. While the record shows a failure on that same date at 96,903 miles, the lack of recorded defects suggests a potential administrative error or a minor rectification immediately before the retest. Since the May 2022 test, the car has maintained a clean record without advisories, indicating a period of mechanical consistency and structural integrity. The mileage progression is consistent with typical annual usage for this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between May 2022 at 49,235 miles and June 2024 at 79,928 miles, the vehicle covered over 30,000 miles in two years, showing regular use. The recent jump of 16,975 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and rubber components. Given the absence of recurring recorded advisories, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear components typical of a near-100,000-mile MINI. A buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking, as these often degrade at this mileage interval. The brake discs should be checked for significant thinning or uneven wear, and the underside should be inspected for surface corrosion on the chassis that may not yet meet the MOT failure threshold.