2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 MINI Roadster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,167 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.1%
  2. Tyres5.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Suspension3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.9%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 Roadster?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2014 MINI Roadster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,167 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 MINI Roadster 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).