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1997 JC

2014 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,039 mi
Last recorded63,039 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper44,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 JC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,039 miles

tpms light on

Fail 26 Sep 2025 63,039 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

tpms light on

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 30,396 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 30,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,923 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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1997 JC is a 2014 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 1997 JC?

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What year was 1997 JC registered?

1997 JC is a 2014 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is 1997 JC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 JC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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