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YL14 ECX

2014 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper S42,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 ECX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 80,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (clamp broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,857 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre joint (clamp faulty) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45x17 84v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise front tyres wearing low

advise n/s front coil spring lower cushion missing

Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise front tyres wearing low

advise n/s front coil spring lower cushion missing

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,819 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,482 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 39,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 35,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,443 miles

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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YL14 ECX is a 2014 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL14 ECX registered?

YL14 ECX is a 2014 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 July 2014.

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