2016 MINI Countryman 1.6L Petrol · CV66 OWP

The 2016 MINI Countryman presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 29,078 miles recorded no defects, continuing an unbroken pass sequence. Across five consecutive annual or biennial examinations the vehicle has never failed and has drawn no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 19,483 miles at the 24 September 2022 test, rising to 21,911 by 29 September 2023, then 23,050 on 22 March 2024, 27,016 on 26 February 2025, and 29,078 by March 2026. That averages roughly 2,400 miles a year. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests of just over twelve months, against a prior unspecified interval, plus the low totals, suggests long periods of standing rather than sustained motorway wear. No recurring faults appear in the DVLA data, so the history implies a previous owner who kept basic upkeep current and avoided deferred consumable replacement. A clean sheet across tyres, wiper blades, and corrosion checks points to sheltered storage and light local running. Such low-use patterns can hide perished rubber and seized calipers that a static car develops without warning. A buyer should still confirm in person that brake calipers are free and not binding after the long idle spells, inspect suspension arms for cracked bushes from infrequent flexing, and check underneath for early corrosion where road salt may have sat undisturbed. Verify the true odometer against service stamps, since the sparse but consistent MOT mileages show no tampering yet offer little depth on drivetrain care between tests.