2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · KM66 GPK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a deteriorating trend in proactive care. The most recent MOT test on 15 May 2026 at 71,496 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple electrical faults and physical wheel damage. While the car passed upon immediate retest, the presence of non-functional stop lamps, indicators, and bulbs alongside an ineffective wiper blade suggests the previous owner neglected basic exterior and visibility maintenance until the annual inspection deadline. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,150 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 50,688 miles and the September 2024 test at 60,014 miles, the car covered roughly 9,400 miles. The more recent interval saw 7,421 miles covered between May 2025 and May 2026. This steady usage profile suggests the car is used regularly, which generally helps prevent rubber components from seizing from long periods of standing. A buyer must inspect the front road wheels closely, as both the nearside and offside units were flagged as slightly distorted in the 2026 test. This distortion often results from significant impact damage and can lead to vibrations at high speeds or premature bearing failure. The record also shows recurring issues with uneven tyre wear, with advisories in 2024 and 2025 noting tyres reaching legal limits or wearing on edges. This points toward a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require a professional diagnostic to prevent further rapid tyre degradation.