2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate and common faults

3,648 MOT tests in 2024. 80.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time80.5%
Failed or needed repairs19.5%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,648 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    122 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    87 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    79 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.8%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 Paceman?

In 2024, 80.5% of 2014 MINI Paceman cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,648 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 MINI Paceman 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).