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J88 VTA

2014 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper D59,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 VTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 109,952 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 71,010 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,716 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,452 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,704 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,273 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,159 miles

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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J88 VTA is a 2014 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J88 VTA, 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 J88 VTA registered?

J88 VTA is a 2014 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is J88 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 VTA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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