2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · LO66 HTA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection in March 2026 at 45,624 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable after a period of concern in mid-2024. Since that failure, the car has undergone two consecutive tests without any recorded defects, suggesting that the owner addressed the outstanding mechanical issues and maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard in recent months. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a noticeable gap in usage between May 2023 and June 2024, where the car covered only 8,000 miles in thirteen months. However, the mileage increased more significantly between the June 2024 test and the March 2026 test. This low annual mileage suggests light use, but it often leads to the age-related degradation of rubber components and seals which are not always reflected in mileage figures alone. A buyer must verify the wheels and suspension specifically following the May 2024 failure at 32,583 miles. The tester previously flagged incorrect size wheels that caused the offside front inner tyre to foul the suspension strut, which is a critical safety concern. You should ensure the current wheels are the correct specification and that there is no physical damage to the strut mounting or control arms. Additionally, given the history of tyre bulges and cuts, a thorough inspection of the sidewalls for cracking or structural damage is required, as low-mile vehicles often age out tyres before exceeding tread depth.