2016 MINI ONE 1.2L Petrol · MF16 KOB

The 2016 MINI One holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 24 April 2026 at 68,275 miles, following an earlier failure on the same day for an insufficient windscreen washer reservoir and a slightly distorted nearside front wheel. The washer defect was rectified promptly, suggesting the fault was a simple oversight rather than a mechanical concern. The advisory for the distorted wheel carried forward into the pass, indicating a minor rim issue that did not fail the vehicle outright but warrants close inspection. Overall, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable, with no serious structural or safety-critical failures recorded across the available history. The car has not been presented for testing since April 2026, so the certificate remains current as of today's date. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the February 2023 test at 40,715 miles and the February 2024 test at 48,261 miles, the car covered 7,546 miles in twelve months. The next recorded jump, from February 2024 to April 2026, shows an increase of 20,014 miles over roughly twenty-six months, averaging around 7,700 miles per year. This sits comfortably within the typical annual range for a vehicle of this age and does not raise concerns about either excessive use or prolonged standing. The record is clean, with no gaps suggesting missed years or unaccounted mileage. The advisory history is modest but revealing. Tyres worn close to the legal limit appeared at the February 2025 test on both front axles, pointing to either alignment issues or a pattern of deferred consumable replacement. The rear wiper and high handbrake reserve travel noted in February 2023 are minor items typical of a car approaching 40,000 miles, and neither recurred in later tests, suggesting they were addressed. The persistent nearside front wheel distortion advisory from April 2026 is the most notable recurring item. A buyer should inspect that rim for cracks or buckling, check the tyre sidewall for related damage, and have the front suspension and tracking examined to rule out a bent component or chronic alignment fault. Beyond these points, the record presents a well-maintained small car with no evidence of serious corrosion, brake defects, or emissions failures.