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YL14 BHW

2014 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper44,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 BHW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,477 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts corroded

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,477 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts corroded

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2025 61,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,039 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Fail 12 Jul 2024 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked/perished

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,585 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,584 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,982 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 42,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,123 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 27,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,894 miles

All tyres starting to crack

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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YL14 BHW is a 2014 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YL14 BHW is a 2014 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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