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B9 LAF

2014 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini John Cooper Works37,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LAF
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 74,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 69,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,792 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 50,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,872 miles

tested in a wet condition

Fail 13 Oct 2018 31,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tested in a wet condition

Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,517 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 19,517 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 May 2017 18,371 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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B9 LAF is a 2014 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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B9 LAF is a 2014 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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