2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 MINI Cooper S MOT pass rate and common faults

5,395 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    124 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    96 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    82 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.4%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Suspension3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%

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 S?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2014 MINI Cooper S cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,395 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

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

Is the 2014 MINI Cooper S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).