2016 MINI Countryman 1.6L Petrol · SM66 RZO
2016 MINI Countryman (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 53,642 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM66 RZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 53,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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SM66 RZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mini Countryman (SM66 RZO) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SM66 RZO Mileage History
- 08/08/202230,572 mi
- 18/07/202339,299 mi+8,727 mi
- 06/08/202445,155 mi+5,856 mi
- 22/07/202548,952 mi+3,797 mi
- 31/07/202653,642 mi+4,690 mi
Average of roughly 5,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Countryman (R60)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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