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490 RTF

2014 Mini Countryman

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,708 mi
Last recorded86,708 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Countryman47,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 RTF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,708 miles

Front top mount rubbers deteriorated / split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,982 miles

Both front top mount rubbers split

Bottom pully deteriorated. Further investigation recommended

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil level low

Both front top mount rubbers split

Bottom pully deteriorated. Further investigation recommended

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,355 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,727 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 49,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,220 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 39,808 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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490 RTF is a 2014 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 47,837 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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490 RTF is a 2014 Mini Countryman, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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