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R5 SBD

2014 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,675 mi
Last recorded24,675 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper S42,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SBD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 24,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 22,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 20,541 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 20,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 19,461 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 18,541 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 18,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 17,862 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 14,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 11,971 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Under trays / engine covers fitted covering components.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 11,971 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Under trays / engine covers fitted covering components.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 9,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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R5 SBD is a 2014 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,715 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 SBD registered?

R5 SBD is a 2014 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 November 2014.

Is R5 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 SBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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