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MINI MINI (R57)2010 · 1.6L PETROL

M16 SLF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2010 MINI MINI (R57)? It's a PETROL with a 1598cc engine showing 95,776 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 20/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2010
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 with no defects recorded. This is a positive indicator of its current roadworthiness and suggests that any previous issues have been addressed. The MOT history shows a significant mechanical event in March 2023, when the car failed due to engine management and exhaust emissions issues, specifically involving the MIL, Lambda, and hydrocarbon levels. However, this was resolved immediately, and the car has passed all subsequent tests. The 2025 MOT noted that both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit, which is a common maintenance requirement. The condition trend appears to be improving or stable, as the major engine-related failures from 2023 have not recurred in the subsequent years. At approximately 95,776 miles, the vehicle has covered roughly 5,986 miles per year. This is low for a 16-year-old car. While this suggests lighter overall usage, low mileage on an older vehicle can sometimes imply the car has sat for long periods, which can affect rubber components and seals. When inspecting the car in person, you should first check the engine's smoothness and ensure no warning lights appear on the dashboard.

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85
/ 100 · Good

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

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 with no defects recorded. This is a positive indicator of its current roadworthiness and suggests that any previous issues have been addressed. The MOT history shows a significant mechanical event in March 2023, when the car failed due to engine management and exhaust emissions issues, specifically involving the MIL, Lambda, and hydrocarbon levels. However, this was resolved immediately, and the car has passed all subsequent tests. The 2025 MOT noted that both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit, which is a common maintenance requirement. The condition trend appears to be improving or stable, as the major engine-related failures from 2023 have not recurred in the subsequent years. At approximately 95,776 miles, the vehicle has covered roughly 5,986 miles per year. This is low for a 16-year-old car. While this suggests lighter overall usage, low mileage on an older vehicle can sometimes imply the car has sat for long periods, which can affect rubber components and seals. When inspecting the car in person, you should first check the engine's smoothness and ensure no warning lights appear on the dashboard.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2010 Mini Mini (R57) (M16 SLF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2023 to March 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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ADVISORY