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98 EM

2014 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,302 mi
Last recorded46,302 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mini John Cooper Works37,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 EM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 46,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush as slight play.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,503 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion build up on disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,612 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 26,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,770 miles

sf and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,726 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 22,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 17,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,042 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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98 EM is a 2014 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 37,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 98 EM registered?

98 EM is a 2014 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is 98 EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 EM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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