2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · V8 LGK

The 2016 MINI Cooper presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 25 November 2025 at 119,067 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean result followed a same-day failure for a structurally compromised nearside rear tyre, which was evidently rectified immediately. The overall maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the five-year record. No corrosion, suspension, braking, or emissions defects have ever been flagged, which is a positive indicator for a ten-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,900 miles per year sits squarely within typical annual use for this age. The record shows a notable jump of approximately 19,900 miles between November 2023 at 85,856 miles and November 2024 at 105,741 miles, suggesting a period of heavier use or a change in ownership pattern. The mileage then plateaued, advancing only 5 miles between the November 2025 failure and the subsequent pass, confirming the vehicle is now in light use or stationary. The MOT history is consistent, with annual tests recorded each November, leaving no concerning gaps in the oversight record. The only recurring theme across the history is tyre wear, flagged in both 2022 and 2024 for front tyres worn to the legal limit on the edges, and again in 2025 for a bulging nearside rear tyre. This pattern suggests previous owners ran tyres to the minimum tread depth rather than replacing them proactively, and the 2025 bulge indicates at least one tyre suffered impact damage or sidewall failure. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and age-related cracking, particularly given the vehicle's age. The front tyre wear pattern also warrants a brief check of tracking and front suspension bushes, as uneven edge wear can point to misalignment or worn wishbone bushes, even though no such defects were formally recorded.