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R500 NLW

2014 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper44,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 NLW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,665 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres (5.2.3 (f))

translucent sun strip fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2026 92,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres (5.2.3 (f))

translucent sun strip fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2025 92,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Internals (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All rear Seats removed

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,083 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,269 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 74,258 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 73,039 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,605 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,797 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 65,872 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH

Fail 31 May 2019 65,872 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,678 miles

front wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,711 miles

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split at edges

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner section of tread worn low and out of shape/indented (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak suspect sump plug seal ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 58,711 miles

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split at edges

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner section of tread worn low and out of shape/indented (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak suspect sump plug seal ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,651 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,651 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,104 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 32,224 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic sill covers

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,842 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,803 miles

plastic sill covers

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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R500 NLW is a 2014 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R500 NLW is a 2014 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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