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G3 LYV

2014 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper D59,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,333 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 99,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,256 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 37,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,761 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 31,761 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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G3 LYV is a 2014 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 59,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 LYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G3 LYV registered?

G3 LYV is a 2014 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is G3 LYV safe to buy?

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