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SA14 XEP

2014 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper S42,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 XEP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,898 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 80,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,398 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 76,377 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,297 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 71,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 38,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Handbrake warning on constantly

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SA14 XEP is a 2014 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SA14 XEP is a 2014 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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