2016 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · AL57 NAN
2016 MINI Countryman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 66,834 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL57 NAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 66,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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AL57 NAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mini Countryman (AL57 NAN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AL57 NAN Mileage History
- 07/07/202354,362 mi
- 07/07/202354,364 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/202458,929 mi+4,565 mi
- 01/07/202563,611 mi+4,682 mi
- 06/07/202666,834 mi+3,223 mi
Average of roughly 4,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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