MINI COOPER2016 · 1.5L PETROL

The 2016 MINI COOPER is roadworthy as of its latest MOT test on 2025-12-06 at 52,534 miles, with no defects recorded and a clean pass. The maintenance trend appears stable, with five consecutive passes since 2022 and no advisories or failures beyond minor windscreen damage that did not impair visibility. The vehicle has accumulated 17,744 miles over the ten-year period from first registration to the latest test, averaging just 5,253 miles per year. Mileage increased steadily but slowly: from 34,790 miles in January 2022 to 42,403 in January 2023, then to 48,915 in December 2023, 50,878 in December 2024, and finally 52,534 in December 2025. There are no gaps longer than three months between tests, and the consistent low annual mileage suggests limited use, possibly short trips or secondary status, which may reduce drivetrain wear but could increase risk of corrosion in under-served components. Buyers should inspect the windscreen for any further cracking or delamination, especially near the offside front corner where damage was previously noted. Though not a failure, repeated advisories on the same area indicate potential vulnerability—check for stone chips or stress fractures. With low mileage and few mechanical defects, focus on fluid condition, brake disc thickness and pad wear (unlikely to be excessive but verify), and suspension bushes for dry-rot or binding. Given the age and low usage, rubber mounts, hoses, and seals may have hardened over time; a compression test and exhaust emissions check would help confirm engine health. Structural rust was not flagged in any test, but underbody inspection remains prudent, particularly around wheel arches and suspension mounting points.