2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 MINI Cooper MOT pass rate and common faults

17,799 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,799 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    480 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    340 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    200 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 MINI Cooper?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2014 MINI Cooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,799 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 MINI Cooper?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 MINI Cooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).