2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

5,848 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 5,848 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    135 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    139 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    82 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Tyres6.6%
  3. Brakes5.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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: 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 One?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2014 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,848 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 MINI One 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).