2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 MINI John MOT pass rate and common faults

342 MOT tests in 2024. 80.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time80.7%
Failed or needed repairs19.3%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Suspension6.1%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Steering1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 John?

In 2024, 80.7% of 2014 MINI John cars passed their MOT first time, across 342 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 MINI John reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).