2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · LS16 ADV

The 2016 MINI Cooper presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 78,477 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the prior four years. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,848 miles per year. The records show steady annual use: 56,034 miles in October 2021, 63,197 by October 2022, 66,649 in October 2023, 73,014 in October 2024, and 78,477 in October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data. The DVSA history is sparse in advisories, with every test citing zero defects across five consecutive passes. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of flagged items does not confirm the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or underbody corrosion, all of which can escape detection between tests or develop after the 2025 expiry. Given the car's age, examine subframe and sill structural integrity for rust, and verify tyre tread depth and brake caliper operation match the unrecorded assumptions of the passes. The previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that cleared every annual test without advisory warnings. This pattern implies consistent basic upkeep rather than deferred consumable replacement. Treat the MOT clean sheet as a positive baseline, not a substitute for hands-on assessment of mechanical wear.