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L5 UWU

2014 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper D59,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 UWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 90,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 88,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,390 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,387 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,353 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,599 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,505 miles

Emissions too clean to be measured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,741 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L5 UWU is a 2014 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L5 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L5 UWU?

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What year was L5 UWU registered?

L5 UWU is a 2014 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2014.

Is L5 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 UWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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